Chuhatsu-class landing craft

Class overview
Name: Chuhatsu Class, Landing Craft
Operators:
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: 1 machine gun

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.

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