Japan launches first of its new class of submarines
By: Mike Yeo ? 1 hour ago
MELBOURNE, Australia � Japan has launched the first of a new class of diesel-electric submarines, which will complete the U.S. ally�s planned expansion of its submarine fleet to 22 boats when it enters service.
The new submarine, which has been named the Taigei, meaning Big Whale, was launched at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in the city of Kobe on Wednesday. It is the first of a successor class to Japan�s current Soryu-class boats.
The Taigei is a 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack submarine measuring 84 meters (275 feet, 7 inches) long. The design was previously known as the 29SS class, named after the 29th year of Emperor Akihito�s reign in Japan, which corresponds to the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.
Like the last two boats of the Soryu class, the Taigei will be equipped with lithium-ion batteries as a power source. Japan has conducted extensive research into the use of lithium-ion batteries onboard submarines since the early 2000s, and says they require less maintenance and are capable of longer endurance at high speeds while submerged, compared to lead-acid batteries.(...SNIPPED)
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"Haijun" means "navy" in Mandarin Chinese.
"You have enemies? Good. It means you stood up for something in your life."- Winston Churchill
No, it does. The CVL Ryuho used to be the sub tender Taigei if you check the Ryuho TROM
20 December 1941: Submarine depot tender TAIGEI is designated # 3 Reserve Ship of Kure Naval District and taken out of service for conversion to a light aircraft carrier. Captain Kiyama Tatsuo in charge of conversion.
"Haijun" means "navy" in Mandarin Chinese.
"You have enemies? Good. It means you stood up for something in your life."- Winston Churchill
Japan launches second Taigei-class submarine, �Hakugei�
By Mike Yeo
Thursday, Oct 14
MELBOURNE, Australia � Japan has launched the second of a new class of diesel-electric submarines exactly one year to the day that the lead boat of the lithium-ion powered series took to the water.
The new submarine, which has been named the Hakugei, or White Whale, was launched at Kawasaki Heavy Industries shipyard in the city of Kobe on Thursday afternoon Japan time. The submarine will now undergo final construction and sea trials before commissioning into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force or JMSDF, which is planned for March 2023.
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"Haijun" means "navy" in Mandarin Chinese.
"You have enemies? Good. It means you stood up for something in your life."- Winston Churchill
Japan commissioned first of new submarine class
By Mike Yeo
Mar 10, 09:22 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia � Japan has commissioned the first of a new class of diesel-electric submarines, bringing the planned expansion of its submarine fleet to 22 boats when it enters service.
The Taigei, meaning Big Whale, was commissioned Wednesday at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in the city of Kobe. It is the first of a successor class to Japan�s current Soryu-class boats.
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"Haijun" means "navy" in Mandarin Chinese.
"You have enemies? Good. It means you stood up for something in your life."- Winston Churchill
