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{{Infobox ship class overview
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The '''''Kitsune''-class destroyer''' is a class of {{wp|destroyer|general purpose destroyers}} constructed for the [[UST Navy|United States of the Tao Navy]]. This is currently the most modern destroyer to be built under the [[UST Navy|USTN]]s "next-gen" naval plan.
The '''''Kitsune''-class destroyer''' is a class of {{wp|destroyer|general purpose destroyers}} constructed for the [[UST Navy|United States of the Tao Navy]] (USTN), and operated by the [[Imperial Taoist Navy]] (ITN). This is currently the most modern destroyer to be built under the [[UST Navy|USTN]]s "next-gen" naval plan.


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==Development==
==Development==
In 1983 the [[UST Navy|USTN]] began planning for a major rebuild and retool of their fleet, the project would take full advantage of some of the most modern technologies and implement them into a "next-generation" of vessels. The Kitsune class is the latest and most technologically advanced {{wp|destroyer|general purpose destroyer}} in service with the [[UST Navy|USTN]] fleet.
In 1983 the [[UST Navy|USTN]] began planning for a major rebuild and retool of their fleet, the project would take full advantage of some of the most modern technologies and implement them into a "next-generation" of vessels. The Kitsune class is the latest and most technologically advanced {{wp|destroyer|general purpose destroyer}} in service with the [[Imperial Taoist Navy|ITN]] fleet.


This class of ships has its roots in the [[Suzume-class destroyer|Suzume class]]. Though the Kitsune class is not based on the [[Suzume-class destroyer|Suzume class]] as much as the [[Ein-class destroyer|Ein class]], it does share many elements designs with the [[Suzume-class destroyer]]s
This class of ships has its roots in the [[Suzume-class destroyer|Suzume class]]. Though the Kitsune class is not based on the [[Suzume-class destroyer|Suzume class]] as much as the [[Ein-class destroyer|Ein class]], it does share many elements designs with the [[Suzume-class destroyer]]s


There have been many made changes to the Kitsune class compared to its older counterparts. Visually, the hull is very similar, but has been made a considerable amount larger; meanwhile most of the {{wp|superstructure}} has a very different appearance, particularly the {{wp|bridge (nautical)|bridge}} and the {{wp|conning tower}}.
There have been many made changes to the Kitsune class compared to their older counterparts. Visually, the hull is very similar, but has been made a considerable amount larger; meanwhile most of the {{wp|superstructure}} has a very different appearance, particularly the {{wp|bridge (nautical)|bridge}} and the {{wp|conning tower}}.


The engines have transitioned from [[Ein Heavy Industries]] {{wp|gas turbines}} to [[Yotota Motor Group|Yotota Heavy Industries]] {{wp|gas turbines}}. Though each company's engines produce similar amounts of power, the more modern Yotota turbines are slightly more fuel efficient.
The engines have transitioned from [[Ein Heavy Industries]] {{wp|gas turbines}} to [[Yotota Motor Group|Yotota Heavy Industries]] {{wp|gas turbines}}. Though each company's engines produce similar amounts of power, the more modern Yotota turbines are slightly more fuel-efficient.


The main upgrade to the Kitsune class over its predecessors is the electronic systems, it sports a whole new generation of {{wp|fire control system}}s, radar, sonar, and command modules. Further details on these are still unknown, as they are currently classified.
The main upgrade to the Kitsune class over its predecessors is the electronic systems, it sports a whole new generation of {{wp|fire control system}}s, radar, sonar, and command modules. Further details on these are still unknown, as they are currently classified.
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| DDV-127 || [[TNS Kitsune|''Kitsune'']] || 10 January 2012 || 2 April 2013 || 11 September 2014 || [[Aoba]]
| DDV-127 || [[TNS Kitsune|''Kitsune'']] || 10 January 2012 || 2 April 2013 || 11 September 2014 || [[Aoba]]
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| DDV-131 || [[TNS Haiena|''Haiena'']] || 7 November 2017 || 3 February 2019 || Scheduled for July 2020 ||  
| DDV-131 || [[TNS Haiena|''Haiena'']] || 7 November 2017 || 3 February 2019 || Scheduled for July 2020 ||  
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| DDV-132 || [[TNS Kuma|''Kuma'']] || 10 March 2018 || Scheduled for June 2019 || Scheduled for November 2020 ||  
| DDV-132 || [[TNS Kuma|''Kuma'']] || 10 March 2018 || 19 June 2019 || Scheduled for November 2020 ||  
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| DDV-133 || [[TNS Panda|''Panda'']] || 4 June 2018 || Scheduled for September 2019 || Scheduled for February 2021 ||  
| DDV-133 || [[TNS Panda|''Panda'']] || 4 June 2018 || Scheduled for September 2019 || Scheduled for February 2021 ||  
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[[Category:Military equipment on Sunalaya]]
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 21 September 2019

Fuyuzuki(DD-118).jpg
TNS Kitsune (DDV-127) in 2019
Class overview
Builders: Yotota Shipbuilding Co.
Operators:
Preceded by: Ein-class
Planned: 8
Building: 3
Completed: 5
Active: 4
General characteristics
Type: General-purpose destroyer
Displacement:
  • 5,000 tons normal
  • 6,800 tons full load
Length: 150.5 m (494 ft)
Beam: 18.3 m (60 ft)
Draft: 5.3 m (17 ft)
Propulsion: 4 x Yotota Heavy Industries gas turbines
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement: 200 enlisted and officers
Armament:
  • 1 × 5 inch (127mm/Y28) naval gun
  • 2 x Sūkikyō CIWS
  • 2 × Missile canister up to 8 Type 99 (ship to ship missile)
  • 2 × triple 325mm torpedo tubes
  • 1 x 32-cell VLS (anti air, and submarine)
Aircraft carried: Up to 1 helicopter

The Kitsune-class destroyer is a class of general purpose destroyers constructed for the United States of the Tao Navy (USTN), and operated by the Imperial Taoist Navy (ITN). This is currently the most modern destroyer to be built under the USTNs "next-gen" naval plan.

Development

In 1983 the USTN began planning for a major rebuild and retool of their fleet, the project would take full advantage of some of the most modern technologies and implement them into a "next-generation" of vessels. The Kitsune class is the latest and most technologically advanced general purpose destroyer in service with the ITN fleet.

This class of ships has its roots in the Suzume class. Though the Kitsune class is not based on the Suzume class as much as the Ein class, it does share many elements designs with the Suzume-class destroyers

There have been many made changes to the Kitsune class compared to their older counterparts. Visually, the hull is very similar, but has been made a considerable amount larger; meanwhile most of the superstructure has a very different appearance, particularly the bridge and the conning tower.

The engines have transitioned from Ein Heavy Industries gas turbines to Yotota Heavy Industries gas turbines. Though each company's engines produce similar amounts of power, the more modern Yotota turbines are slightly more fuel-efficient.

The main upgrade to the Kitsune class over its predecessors is the electronic systems, it sports a whole new generation of fire control systems, radar, sonar, and command modules. Further details on these are still unknown, as they are currently classified.

Ships in the class

Pennant no. Name Laid down Launched Commissioned Homeport
 Imperial Taoist Navy
DDV-127 Kitsune 10 January 2012 2 April 2013 11 September 2014 Aoba
DDV-128 Jakkaru 7 June 2012 24 September 2013 6 February 2015 Firentsu
DDV-129 Koyōte 13 August 2012 30 October 2013 10 March 2015 Aoba
DDV-130 Inu 29 October 2012 11 February 2013 15 July 2015 Firentsu
DDV-131 Haiena 7 November 2017 3 February 2019 Scheduled for July 2020
DDV-132 Kuma 10 March 2018 19 June 2019 Scheduled for November 2020
DDV-133 Panda 4 June 2018 Scheduled for September 2019 Scheduled for February 2021
DDV-134 Urushinae 6 September 2018 Scheduled for December 2019 Scheduled for May 2021
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