Because of its iconic status, the DD-101 Murasame is a popular subject for maritime modelers. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. AZ-03 MURASAME LIGER
: Includes a 76mm rapid-fire gun, Type 90 ship-to-ship missiles, and vertical launchers for Sea Sparrow SAMs. #101: Murasame
In pop culture and hobbyist circles, the term is frequently associated with highly detailed scale models of this vessel, as well as several iconic mecha and characters from the Zoids and Gundam franchises. Because of its iconic status, the DD-101 Murasame
: Equipped to carry one SH-60J or SH-60K helicopter. In pop culture and hobbyist circles, the term
The identifier most prominently refers to the JS Murasame (DD-101) , the lead ship of the Murasame-class destroyers in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) . It is a third-generation general-purpose destroyer designed for versatility, including anti-submarine and anti-aircraft roles.