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KOJIMA large patrol vessel (1993)

similar Miura 2010

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
こじま [Kojima] PL21   Hitachi, Maizuru 7.11.1991 10.9.1992 11.3.1993 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

2950

Displacement normal, t

3136

Length, m

115.2

Breadth, m

14.0

Draught, m

3.53 mean 5.00 max

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 Niigata 8MG32CLX diesels

Power, h. p.

8000

Max speed, kts

18

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts) 7000(15)

Armament

1 x 1 - 35/90 type 87, 1 x 3 - 20/76 JM-61-MB Sea Vulcan, 1 x 1 - 12.7/90, helicopter deck

Electronic equipment 2x JMA 1596 radars

Complement

44 + 40 passengers

Project history: Authorized under FY 90 budget. Used as a coast guard officer cadet training ship at Kure Academy. Officially of the "3,000-ton" class. The after deck serves as a helicopter platform and ceremonial/exercise space; there is no hangar. FLUME-type water-tank stabilization is fitted.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Kojima 2008

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