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URAGA (MST-463) class

Country of Origin: Japan


 2 URAGA-class MINE COUNTERMEASURES SUPPORT SHIPS (MCS)

 Name       Pendant      Launched         Commissioned      Status

 URAGA      MST-463      May 22, 1996     March 19, 1997    Active
 BUNGO      MST-464      Apr. 24, 1997    March 23, 1998    Active

These ships act as flagships for minesweeping flotillas as well as minelayers. Reflecting their dual role, they have a sizable internal mine stowage as well as a hangar and platform for a Sea Dragon (MH-53E ) minesweeping...

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