Japan maintains that its largest surface warships are helicopter destroyers, yet their size, full-length flight decks, and ongoing modifications tell a more complicated story. Designed within ...
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Why Japan calls its aircraft carrier a destroyer

Japan insists that its Izumo class ships are helicopter destroyers, not aircraft carriers, yet their size and layout tell a ...
The AW159 Wildcat is a multirole helicopter that can operate from surface combatants, including frigates, destroyers, and cruisers. Built by Agusta Westland and Leonardo, the helicopter can reach ...