CHIHAYA (ASR-403) class

 1 CHIHAYA-class SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP (ASR)

 Name       Pendant    Launched        Commissioned      Status

 CHIHAYA    ASR-403    Oct. 8, 1998    March 23, 2000    Active

This vessel is an enlarged version of the CHIYODA-class design. She was requested under the FY 1996 budget.

Active. She serves as flagship for the 1st Submarine Flotilla at Kure.

 Mitsui, Tamano, Japan

 Displacement:      5,400 tons standard
                    6,200 tons full load
 Dimensions:
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