Maya Class Destroyer (DDG)
Type: destroyer
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Japanese Defense Industry
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
Japan's most advanced Aegis-equipped guided missile destroyer, featuring the Baseline J7 combat system — an enhanced variant incorporating the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for integrated air and missile defence with allied forces. Displacement of 10,250 tonnes full load. The Maya class is among the first warships worldwide to feature the AN/SPY-1D(V) radar combined with Aegis BMD 5.1 capability for ballistic missile defence, with the ability to simultaneously conduct area air defence and BMD operations. Armed with 96 VLS cells (Mk 41) for SM-3 Block IIA and SM-6 interceptors, ESSM, and VL-ASROC. Also carries 8x SSM-1B anti-ship missiles, 1x Mk 45 Mod 4 127mm gun, 2x Phalanx CIWS, and torpedo tubes. The class introduced the Integrated Electric Propulsion (COGLAG) system for enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced acoustic signature. Two ships: Maya (DDG-179) and Haguro (DDG-180).
Technical Specifications
| radar | AN/SPY-1D(V) + NIFC-CA; CEC capability |
|---|---|
| armament | 96-cell Mk 41 VLS (SM-3 Block IIA, SM-6, SM-2, ESSM, VL-ASROC); 127mm gun; Type 17 SSM; CIWS |
| class_size | 2 ships (JS Maya, JS Haguro) |
| propulsion | Hybrid electric |
| displacement | 10,250 tonnes |
Operators
- Japan (JMSDF)
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- Type 075 LHD - amphibious (China)
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- AN/SPY-1 - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United States)