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Chuhatsu Class, Japanese Landing Craft

Photograph of Chuhatsu-type landing craft
U.S. Navy. Via Merriam (2006).

Tonnage	8.5 tons light displacement
Dimensions	42'8" by 9'6" by 2'7" 13.0m by 2.9m by 0.8m
Maximum speed	8 knots
Complement	6
Armament	1 machine gun
Machinery	2-shaft kerosene (120 shp)
Range	70 nautical miles (130 km) at 8 knots
Cargo	60 men or 10 tons cargo

The Chuhatsu or 13m landing craft was a smaller version of the Daihatsu used by the Japanese Navy. It resembled the Allied LCVP, with a bow ramp that was lowered on hitting the beach. It was used as a ship's boat for cruisers and for transporting aircraft.

References

Jentschura, Jung, and Mickel (1977)
Merriam (2006)

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