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| Tonnage | 5244 gross register tons 6433 deadweight tons |
| Dimensions | 416'1" by 54'2" by 24'7" 126.82m by 16.51m by 7.49m |
| Maximum speed | 12 knots |
| Machinery |
Coal-fired
reciprocating |
| Range | 8700 nautical miles (14,000 km) at 10 knots |
The 1Ks were designed as ore carriers,
with strengthened hulls and long welldecks fore and aft of a central
island. The design was standardized by the Ministry of Communications,
with
assistance from the Navy Ministry, early in 1942, and was based on
uniform specifications adopted by several yards prior to the war. They were
not
significantly different from peacetime designs and were intended for
economical use after the war.
| Year | Units Completed |
|---|---|
|
1942 |
12 |
| 1943 |
20 |
| 1944 |
0 |
| 1945 |
0 |
References:
Jentschura, Jung, and Mickel (1977)
ONI-208J-S3 (1945-1; accessed 2012-11-30)
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