Yaeyama-class minesweeper
JDS Yaeyama (MSO-301) | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Succeeded by | Awaji-class minesweeper |
| Planned | 6 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Cancelled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Beam | 11.8 m (38.7 ft) |
| Draft | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) |
| Depth | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h) |
| Complement | 60 |
| Armament |
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The Yaeyama class is the largest class of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers, designed for open-sea mine clearance operations. Three ships were built in the class, a further three ships were planned but were cancelled. The ships use wooden hulls to reduce their magnetic signature and is one of the largest-sized wooden hull ships designed today.
Jane's Fighting Ships notes their similarity to the U.S. Avenger-class minesweepers.