Shikishima (PLH 31)

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Shikishima (PLH 31) is the largest patrol vessel of the Japan Coast Guard.

Shikishima was built in order to guard Plutonium transport ships.

• Gross Tonnage: 6,500t
• Length: 150m
• Beam: 16.5m
• Depth: 9m
• Propulsion: 4 Diesels , 2 shafts
• Range: 20,000+ nautical miles
• Builder: Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Tokyo
• Commissioned: 1992
• Rader: OPS-14 2D Air-search
• Aircraft: 2 Eurocopter Super Puma
• Armament: 2 x Twin 35mm cannon, 2 x JM61 20mm