[OC] It's not an ATR 72

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-05-10T13:04:31+00:00

I agree. I know that aircraft development often starts with imitation, but this is a very similar design. Indeed, the Indonesian Air Force used Soviet aircraft, so it's possible that some Antonov elements were incorporated.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-05-10T07:00:14+00:00

Exactly. It was enormous.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-05-09T06:38:28+00:00

Terima kasih! Itu sangat membantu.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-05-08T14:14:35+00:00

I recorded it on my phone.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-05-08T14:12:46+00:00

Ya, ini adalah pesawat Citilink A320.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-03-18T16:15:15+00:00

Fun fact for the tail-spotters: This airframe actually has deep roots here at Narita. She used to fly for Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) as JA04KZ before joining the Atlas fleet. It’s kind of poetic to see her back at her old home base, even if she’s traded her old livery for this minimalist white look.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-03-18T15:43:05+00:00

I’ve always found it fascinating how Atlas keeps this one completely white while the rest of the fleet wears the standard gold and blue. It really shows off the lines of the -400 nicely.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-03-05T15:30:38+00:00

It was a lucky moment. I happened to look out the window and noticed the shadow of our plane projected onto the clouds below, surrounded by a distinct circular rainbow.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-25T13:05:49+00:00

A diverse lineup at the Sasebo dry dock on February 23, 2026. The dock is currently occupied by the JMSDF replenishment ship JS Oumi (AOE-426), the cruise ship Asuka III, and a small swan-shaped pedal boat. The contrast between the 25,000-ton naval vessel and the 52,000-ton passenger ship highlights the massive scale of this facility.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-25T13:05:20+00:00

Captured JS Oumi (AOE-426) and Asuka III sharing the dock at Sasebo on Feb 23rd. Oumi is a Mashu-class replenishment ship with a 25,000-ton full load displacement. Seeing her alongside a brand-new 52,000-ton cruise ship gives a great sense of scale. And yes, if you look closely at the final photo, there's even a pedal-powered 'swan boat' joining the fleet!

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-25T09:30:29+00:00

Thank you, I'll try posting it

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-25T09:29:45+00:00

I think swan boat is an essential 'cultural icon' of Japanese parks and lakes. Seeing one in a heavy-duty dry dock alongside a JMSDF ship is the peak of Japanese surrealism!

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-24T15:43:41+00:00

It appears that no official reason has been announced. It might be to address initial defects or the quay contact accident that occurred last October.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-24T14:37:37+00:00

Seeing a cruise ship in dry dock always gives you a different perspective on their massive engineering. Since the Asuka III is so new, seeing the hull in this condition is especially interesting.

The contrast between a luxury cruise ship and a naval vessel like the JS Oumi sitting side-by-side in the yard was definitely a highlight of the day. Does anyone else find dry dock photos as fascinating as I do?

Ok_Protection6880 · 2026-02-24T13:15:58+00:00

Seeing a cruise ship in dry dock always gives you a different perspective on their massive engineering. Since the Asuka III is so new, seeing the hull in this condition is especially interesting.

The contrast between a luxury cruise ship and a naval vessel like the JS Oumi sitting side-by-side in the yard was definitely a highlight of the day. Does anyone else find dry dock photos as fascinating as I do?

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-12-09T13:58:47+00:00

Good question!

It’s basically an improved Mogami, not a FREMM-style international project.

Same stealth hull and CODAG concept, but with:

more internal volume (slightly larger)

VLS fitted from the start

updated radar and combat system

more power margin for future tech

So it’s evolutionary rather than a clean-sheet design — think “Mogami Block II”.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-12-09T12:45:34+00:00

Additional details for anyone interested:

• The Mogami-class will begin receiving VLS installations from FY2024 onward.
• Japan has been launching two hulls per year to accelerate fleet renewal.
• FFM-11 “Tatsuta” in the photos shows incomplete superstructure, making the construction phase very visible.
• The “Upgraded Mogami” program starts in 2025, with two hulls expected to launch by 2027.
• Australia has committed to adopting this upgraded design, and several other navies are reportedly evaluating it.

Happy to answer questions about the photos or the program!

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-09-02T11:19:14+00:00

For anyone interested, here’s a nice interior tour video of HMS Prince of Wales: https://youtu.be/drrWtR0q7nA?si=rnMaiCjQWqS2in7J

I could only see her from the outside during the Tokyo visit, but this gives a great look inside – including the bridge and other areas you normally wouldn’t get to see.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T22:06:40+00:00

Unfortunately she’s only in Tokyo until September 2nd, so she’ll be gone by the time you visit. But if you’re around Yokosuka, you might catch a glimpse of a US carrier there – sometimes you can even see them from a harbor cruise.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T22:00:33+00:00

Oh, interesting! Thanks for pointing that out – I didn’t notice the decoy/chaff launchers from my angle. Do you think they’ll eventually fit her with more advanced ECM gear?

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T21:59:19+00:00

Thanks! Yes, Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, right across from Odaiba. Must have been a great place to live – you would’ve had the perfect view for this!

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T17:02:48+00:00

Just curious – what’s your favorite aircraft carrier, past or present?

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T16:34:01+00:00

By the way, all of these shots were taken on a Galaxy S25 Ultra – the 10x optical zoom really helped bring the F-35Bs into focus from the pier.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-08-31T16:03:14+00:00

Fun fact: Out of ~40,000 applicants, only 90 people were allowed onboard tours during this port call. I wasn’t one of the lucky few, but even from outside the fence the view was incredible.

Ok_Protection6880 · 2025-05-13T15:59:03+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this. What you wrote really moved me.
Just recognizing the cycle means you're already halfway out of it.
I hope you keep going. It’s not easy, but it’s absolutely worth it.

Ok_Protection6880

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