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ST-class armored boat

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Class overview
NameST-class armored boat
BuildersMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Yokohama
Operators Imperial Japanese Army
In service1940–1945
General characteristics
TypeArmored boat
Length11 m (36.09 ft) o/a[1]
Beam2.0 m (6.56 ft)[1]
Draught1.1 m (3.61 ft)[1]
Installed power150 hp[1]
PropulsionDiesel engine[1]
Speed9.65 knots (17.9 km/h)[1]
Armament1 x 37 mm tank gun[1]

The ST-class was a type of armored boat of the Imperial Japanese Army that saw service during World War II.[2][1][3] She was developed in 1940 (Showa 15) mainly for riverine patrol in China,[1] a role that was previously served by the Soukoutei-class armored boat. The prototype was 11 meters long with a beam of 2.00 meters and a draught of 1.10 meters. Her speed was 9.65 knots.[1] All ships were built at the Yokohama shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries[1] She was armed with a 37 mm gun (jp:狙撃砲).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Toda, Gengoro S. "装甲艇 (Armored Boat)". Imperial Japanese Navy -Tokusetsu Kansen (in Japanese).
  2. ^ "装甲艇(ST艇)". 大発(上陸用舟艇) (in Japanese). 昭和15年頃試作。●中国での渡河作戦の援護や河川警備を主目的として開発された
  3. ^ Japanese Naval Vessels at the End of the War (PDF). 25 April 1947. p. 214.