The Atsumi-class landing ship tank is a class of three tank landing ships (LSTs) that served with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) from 1972 to 2005. They were primarily deployed for logistic support but were also used to carry heavy construction equipment such as trenchers.[1][2]
.jpg) JDS Nemuro
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Atsumi class |
| Builders | Sasebo Naval Arsenal |
| Operators |  Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Preceded by | Ōsumi-class |
| Succeeded by | Miura-class |
| Built | 1971-1977 |
| In commission | 1972-2005 |
| Planned | 3 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Landing ship tank |
| Displacement | |
| Length | 89 m (292 ft 0 in) oa |
| Beam | 13 m (42 ft 8 in) |
| Draft | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 2 × LCVPs |
| Complement | 100 |
| Sensors and processing systems | OPS-9 radar |
| Armament | 2 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) guns |
Description
editThe three Atsumi-class tank landing ships (LSTs) had a standard displacement of 1,500 tonnes (1,500 long tons) and 2,400 t (2,400 long tons) at full load. They were 89 m (292 ft 0 in) overall with a beam of 13 m (42 ft 8 in) and a draft of 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in). Ships in the class were powered by two Kawasaki-MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesel engines turning two shafts rated at 3,300 kilowatts (4,400 bhp). This gave them a maximum speed of 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph).
Vessels of the class carried two Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVPs). The LCVPs were slung under davits and a traveling gantry crane with folding rails that could be extended over the side handled the two LCMs positioned on the foredeck. The LSTs could carry up 130 troops. The Atsumi class were armed with twin-mounted 40 mm (1.6 in) guns in a single turret placed each at the bow and stern. The LSTs were equipped with OPS-9 air search. They had a complement of 100 officers and crew.[3]
Ships in the class
edit| Hull no. | Name | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LST 4101 | Atsumi | Sasebo Heavy Industries, Sasebo, Japan | 7 December 1971 | 13 June 1972 | 27 November 1972 | 13 February 1998 |
| LST 4102 | Motobu | 23 April 1973 | 3 August 1973 | 21 December 1973 | 12 April 1999 | |
| LST 4103 | Nemuro | 18 November 1976 | 16 June 1977 | 27 October 1977 | 20 May 2005 |
Service history
editThree tank landing ships were ordered from Sasebo Heavy Industries and constructed in Sasebo, Japan. The first of the class, Atsumi entered service in 1972 with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), with Motobu following in 1973 and Nemuro in 1977.[5] Primarily used for logistic support.
Citations
edit- ^ "LST Atsumi Class". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Atsumi-class landing ship tank - The World Wars". www.theworldwars.net. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Atsumi class Landing Ship/Platform Dock". Helis.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Atsumi class tank landing ship LST japan maritime self defense force". www.seaforces.org. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Sharpe 1991, p. 331.
References
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- Couhat, Jean Labayle, ed. (1986). Combat Fleets of the World 1986/87. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-85368-860-5.
- Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen & Budzbon, Przemysław, eds. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-132-7.
- Sharpe, Richard, ed. (1991). Jane's Fighting Ships 1991–92 (94 ed.). Surrey, United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-0960-4.