GE to provide gas turbines for Japanese destroyer

摘要

GE's Marine Solutions has announced it will provide IHI in Tokyo, Japan, with two LM2500 aero derivative marine gas turbines for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) new 8,200tonne class 'Aegis' destroyer. "GE's LM family of gas turbines are already part of numerous JMSDF ships, most recently the Izumo-class DDH helicopter carriers and 5,000tonne class destroyer programmes," said Brien Bolsinger, vice president, marine operations, GE, Evendale, Ohio. "By using our marine gas turbines, the JMSDF benefits from long-term support, operational efficiency and commonality within their fleet. As with previous contracts, IHI will handle in-country design, manufacture and testing of the LM2500 propulsion modules for the new 8,200tonne-class Aegis destroyer."