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Sunday, April 12, 2009

'Chopper carrier' Hyuga shown to curious public

Hyunga (16DDH) Class Helicopter-Carrying DestroyerThe Maritime Self-Defense Force opened its first helicopter-carrying destroyer to the public Saturday at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Long lines had formed before the base opened its gates at 9:30 a.m. for the one-day event. The base was expecting about 10,000 visitors to board the 13,950-ton Hyuga, which can carry up to 11 helicopters.

A 37-year-old employee from the city of Chiba said he was impressed by its size.

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