BRP Datu Sikatuna

History
United States
NameAmick
Ordered1942
BuilderFederal Drydock & Shipbuilding Co.
Laid down30 November 1942
Launched27 May 1943
Commissioned26 July 1943
Decommissioned16 May 1947
Stricken15 June 1978
FateTransferred to JMSDF in 1955, reverted to US Navy in 1975. Transferred to Philippine Navy in 1976.
History
Japan
NameAsahi
NamesakeThe name Asahi means rising sun, which by extension is a metaphor for Japan.
OperatorJapan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Commissioned1955
Decommissioned1975
FateReverted to US Navy in 1975.
History
Philippines
NameDatu Sikatuna
NamesakeDatu Sikatuna was the chieftain of Bohol, who made a blood compact and allianced with the Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi on 16 March 1565.
OperatorPhilippine Navy
Acquired13 September 1976
Commissioned27 February 1980
Decommissioned1989
ReclassifiedBRP Datu Sikatuna (PF-5)
FateStricken and scrapped in 1989.
General characteristics
Class & typeDatu Kalantiaw class
TypeDestroyer Escort / Frigate
Displacement1,240 tons standard, 1,620 tons full load
Length306 ft (93 m)
Beam36.66 ft (11.17 m)
Draft8.75 ft (2.67 m) 8.75 ft
Installed power6,000 hp (4,500 kW)
Propulsion
  • 4 × GM 16-278A Main Diesel Engines
  • 2 × GM EMP 8-268A Auxiliary Diesel Engines with 200kW Generator
  • 1 × GM EMP 3-268A Auxiliary Diesel Engine with 100kW Generator
  • 2 shafts
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) (maximum)
Range10,800 mi (9,400 nmi; 17,400 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Raytheon SPS-5 G/H-band Surface Search Radar
  • RCA/GE Mk26 I-band Navigation Radar
  • AN/SQS-17B Hull mounted Sonar
  • Mk52 GFCS with Mk41 Rangefinder for 3 in. guns
  • 3 Mk51 GFCS for 40 mm guns
Armament
  • 3 × 3"/50 caliber gun Mk.22 dual purpose guns
  • 1 × Mk.1 Twin L/60 Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 8 × Mk.4 Oerlikon 20 mm cannons
  • 3 × Mk.15 21" Torpedo Tubes
  • 1 × Mk.10 Hedgehog Projector (144 rounds)
  • 8 × Mk.6 Depth Charge Projectors
  • 2 × Mk.9 Depth Charge Tracks

The BRP Datu Sikatuna (PF-5) was one of the three ex-USN Cannon-class destroyer escorts that served with the Philippine Navy, the others being BRP Datu Kalantiaw (PS-76) and BRP Rajah Humabon (PF-11).

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