MilitaryShikishima
Patrol Vesselconfirmed
The Shikishima-class patrol vessel (しきしま級巡視船, Shikishima-kyū-junnshi-senn) is a class of PLH type patrol vessels of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG; former Maritime Safety Agency, MSA). In the official classification, Shikishima and Akitsushima are treated as the only ships in their classes, respectively; and Reimei is treated as the lead ship of her class. The Shikishima class was once the world's largest armed coast guard cutter until it was surpassed by the Chinese Zhaotou-class patrol cutter in 2015.
Specifications
| Type | Patrol Vessel |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 150 m |
| Speed | 25 kn |
| Range | 20,000 nmi |
| Displacement | 9,300 t |
| Main armament | 2 × Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon *2 × JM61 20 mm gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | confirmed |
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