JDS Akishio, Museum submarine at JMSDF Kure Museum, Japan
The JDS Akishio submarine stretches 76 meters in length and features six torpedo tubes, capable of reaching underwater speeds of 20 knots.
The submarine operated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force from 1986 to 2004, participating in numerous training exercises near Hawaiian waters.
The captain's chair in the officers' mess remains reserved exclusively for the commanding officer, maintaining naval traditions among the 80-person crew.
Visitors enter the submarine through a specially constructed passage on the third floor of the museum, avoiding the original vertical ladder system.
The displayed propeller is intentionally different from the original design due to military confidentiality requirements regarding submarine technology.
Location: Kure
Part of: JMSDF Kure Museum
Website: https://jmsdf-kure-museum.go.jp/en/exhibition/akishio
GPS coordinates: 34.24193,132.55516
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:58
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