actually, DDG 177 just launched recently. This thing is a bad mother.
At least two Improved Kongo-class DDGs are planned, with displacement of 7,700 to 10,000 tons. The new class of Guided Missile Destroyer will be equipped with the latest version of Aegis system and will have a hanger that is capable ot storing 2 helicopters. Construction will start as soon as 2002. Currently there is the possibility that at least four more Kongo Class DDG will be constructed, these four will be able to house at least one SH-60J ASW helicopter, much like the USN Burke Flight IIA's.
Standard Displacement 7,700ton
Boundary Dimension Length: 170m
Width: 21.0m
Depth: -m
Draft: -m
Boat Shape
Main Engine LM-2500 Gas turbine x4;
COGAG, 2 shafts propulsion
Horsepower 100,000ps
Maximum Speed 30kt
Crew 300
Combat System Aegis system
Gun OTO 127mm 54cal rapid fire gun
5-inch 62cal rapid fire gun (Mk45 Mod4) x1
20mm Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) x2
Missile Launcher VLS / VLA (front=64cell, back=32cell)
Anti-aircraft Armament Standard SAM
Anti-warship Armament SSM Harpoon
Anti-submarine Armament ASROC SUM
Torpedo Armament Triple torpedo tubes x2