| Name: | JS Izumo | Mistral-class |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Helicopter carrier (helicopter destroyer) | Amphibious assault ship |
| Origin: | Japan | France |
| Produced: | 2011 | 2002 |
| Unit cost: | 1.5 billion $ | 600 million $ (2012) |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
JS Izumo and Mistral-class
Specifications
| Range: | - | 19,800 km |
| Displacement: | 27,000 t | 21,300 t |
| Aircraft: | 7 ASW and 2 SAR helicopters; 28 aircraft max | 16 heavy or 35 light helicopters |
| Speed: | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) | 18.8 knots (35 km/h) |
| Crew: | 520 | 160 |
Displacement
Dimensions
| Length: | 248 m | 199 m |
| Beam: | 38 m | 32 m |
| Draft: | 7.5 m | 6.3 m |
Images
JS Izumo
Mistral-class