Kongo class, Japan
by Larry Bond
BASIC SHIP DATA Speed and Course Change Size (4.1): Medium Line of Sight Size (5.8): Medium Damage Points: 165 Radar Contact Size (5.2.2.1): Small Maximum Speed: 31 Propulsion: COGAG Course Change Per Turn: 30 degrees Acceleration Per Turn: 6 kts Deceleration Per Turn: 8 kts Total Weapons Mounts: 9 WEAPONS: A: F&A(29)1 Mk41 VLS (fwd) w/29 missiles//3 SPG-62
B: F&A(61)1 Mk41 VLS (aft) w/61 missiles//3 SPG-62
SM2MR Block II. Guidance: I/TSARH. Small radar target. Min Rng: 3 nm. Max Alt: VHigh; Min Alt: VLow.
C: F(1)1 Compact 127mm/54//1 FCS 2-21 Unlimited fire. Local control possible.
8.1 (45%). 15 DP. Far surface targets. 2.6 (40%). Against near High, Medium, Low aircraft. 5.2 (15%). Against far High, Medium, Low aircraft. D PB&PQ(4)1 Mk141 Harpoon w/4 Harpoon IC OOOO
SSM. 160 (85%). 4.7 nm/tac turn. 45 DP vs. surface ship only. F: F(R)1 Mk15 Phalanx Block 1 w/7 bursts OOO OOO O
.25 (55%). 7 DP. Close surface targets.
H: PB(3)1 Type 68 324mm TT w/3 Mk46 NEARTIP OOO
REMARKS "Aegis Destroyer." Fitted with Prairie/Masker (Quieted), IR and radar signature reduced. Built to mercantile standards. Helo pad aft for small helicopter, no hangar. The Three SPG-62 illuminators serve both forward and aft VLS. RADARS
Note: All radar detection ranges normalized for 80% det chance Sonars (5.3)
Damage and Speed Breakdown:
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