JCG Hida class patrol vessel

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Hida

Hida class patrol vessel is a class of PL type patrol vessel of the Japan Coast Guard. PL stands for Patrol vessel Large.

Having 40mm autocannon with fire-control system , this class is safely able to deal with armed spy boats of DPRK which intrude into Japan.The hull of this class is bulletproof.

[edit] General Characteristics

  • Gross Tonnage: 1,800t
  • Length: 95m
  • Beam: 12.6m
  • Depth: 9m
  • Speed: 30+kt
  • Propulsion:pump-jet
  • Aircraft: landable
  • Armament: 1 x 40mm cannon (FCS), 1 x 20mm gun

[edit] Ships in the class

  • PL51 Hida
Commissioned:2006 April 18
  • PL52 Akaishi
Commissioned:2006 April 18

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