Osumi class (おおすみ型輸送艦)
1998
The class is formally designated as tank landing ships ( LST ) but they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs. Their well deck and aircraft landing area makes them more like a small Assault Carrier
| Landing Ship/Platform Dock · ships | |
| crew: | 140 |
| troops: | 330 |
| light (tn): | 8900 |
| full load (tn): | 14000 |
| length (m): | 178 |
| beam (m): | 25.8 |
| draught (m): | 6 |
| max speed (knots): | 22 |
Systems
| 2 | Naval Engine | diesel |
| 2 | Close-In Weapon System | CIWS Phalanx 20 mm |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Mitsui Tamano |
2 |
| Maizuru |
1 |
Aircraft
Landing platform only. No hangar
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki CH-47J / JA | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
2 | |
| Mitsubishi SH-60K Seahawk | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
2 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | LST 4001 | JDS Ōsumi |
|
| 2002 | LST 4002 | JDS Shimokita |
|
| 2003 | LST 4003 | JDS Kunisaki |