| Chuhatsu-class landing craft | |
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| Class overview | |
| Name: | Chuhatsu Class, Landing Craft |
| Operators: |
during World War II:  Imperial Japanese Navy |
| General characteristics (Chuhatsu-class landing craft) | |
| Type: | Landing Craft |
| Tonnage: | 8.5 tons |
| Length: | 42.8 ft (13.05 m)o/a |
| Beam: | 9.6 ft (2.93 m) |
| Draught: | 2.3 ft (0.70 m) |
| Speed: | 8 knots (14.8 km/h) |
| Capacity: | 60 men or 10 tons cargo |
| Complement: | 6 |
| Armament: |
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The Chuhatsu (中発) or 13m landing craft was a type of landing craft, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was a smaller version of the Daihatsu Class, with a bow ramp that was lowered to disembark cargo upon riding up onto the beach.
It was utilised by the Imperial Japanese Navy as a liberty and supply boat for cruisers, and as a lighter for transporting aircraft.
References[]
- Jentschura, Hansgeorg; Jung, Dieter; and Mickel, Peter. Translated by Brown, J.D. 1977. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1869-1945. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-893-X.
- Military Monograph Series - Japanese Landing Craft of World War II. Merriam Press. ISBN 1-57638-049-1
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