History of Submarine Construction by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Enlarged and Revised Edition)

This book covers everything about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's submarines, complete with rare photographs!

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's submarines are among the world's best conventionally powered submarines.

Because Japan is not permitted to possess nuclear submarines, it has always sought the ultimate in performance within the range of conventional power.

Japan's submarine construction, which came to a halt after its defeat in the war, restarted after the war with ships loaned by the U.S. Navy. Over the nearly 60 years since, they have evolved in their own way, incorporating new technologies of the time.

And now, to protect the waters near Japan amid rising tensions, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has expanded its submarine fleet from 16 to 22, and the world's only submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries has also begun service. This book covers the entire history of Japanese submarine construction, from the JMSDF's first submarine, the Kuroshio, to the evolution of the first domestically built postwar submarine, the Oyashio-class, to the latest Taigei-class, and the submarine rescue ships and submarine rescue tenders essential to submarine operations, beginning with the first Chihaya.

Completely updated from the previous edition published in 2014, this book unravels the history of the JMSDF's submarines, boasting the world's most technologically advanced technology.

[CONTENTS]

Chapter 1: The Path to Domestically Built Submarines Chapter 2: The Era of Trial and Error Chapter 3: The Completion of the Teardrop-Shaped Submarine Chapter 4: The Pinnacle of Conventionally Powered Submarines Chapter 5: Ships That Supported the Submarine Chapter 6: Basic Submarine Knowledge Appendix: JMSDF Submarine Complete Catalog