FFG-48 USS Vandegrift in Yokohama

Missile frigate FFG-48 USS Vandegrift

In 1998 Yokohama bay, kanagawa, Japan. Photo: by Inochan

Missile frigate FFG-48 USS Vandegrift belonging to the Yokosuka U.S. base arrived in Zuiho pier, Yokohama bay in 1998, and furthermore she was opened to the public for goodwill. Since USS Vandegrift was the warship which can employ a nuclear missile, the protest demonstration by citizens' group was also performed. (The law of Japan is prohibiting the bringing of a nuclear weapon onto the country. )

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Missile frigate FFG-48 USS Vandegrift

Displaces 4,100t

Length/wide 455feet/45feet

Engine Gas turbine gear x 4 shaft x 4

Speeds 29kt(41,000ps)

Crew 209 + Aviation crew 19

Aircraft Anti-submarine Helicopter x 2

Main Equipment 30inch gun x 1, 8inch CIWSx1, standard SAM x 1, Torpedo Launching System x 2

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Missile frigate FFG-48 USS Vandegrift
Displaces	4,100t
Length/wide	455feet/45feet
Engine	Gas turbine gear x 4 shaft x 4
Speeds	29kt(41,000ps)
Crew	209 + Aviation crew 19
Aircraft	Anti-submarine Helicopter x 2
Main Equipment	30inch gun x 1, 8inch CIWSx1, standard SAM x 1, Torpedo Launching System x 2