ST-class armored boat

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Class overview
NameST-class armored boat
Builders Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yokohama
Operators War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army.svg Imperial Japanese Army
In service19401945
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]
Propulsion Diesel 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, Ltd. [1] She was armed with a 37 mm gun (jp:狙撃砲). [1]

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References

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  3. Japanese Naval Vessels at the End of the War (PDF). 25 April 1947. p. 214.