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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
JAPAN
MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY
ERIMO large patrol vessels (1965-1966)
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Satsuma 1977
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| えりも [Erimo] | PL13 | Hitachi Zosen, Mukojima | 3.1965 | 14.8.1965 | 30.11.1965 | deleted 9.1994 | |
| さつま [Satsuma] | PL14 | Hitachi Zosen, Mukojima | 30.7.1966 | deleted 9.1995 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement normal, t | 1010 |
| Length, m | 76.6 |
| Breadth, m | 9.20 |
| Draught, m | 3.00 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Mitsui - Burmeister & Wain 635V2BU45 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 4800 |
| Max speed, kts | 19.8 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 6200(17) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 76/50 Mk 22, 1 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10 |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement | 72 |
Standard scale images
Erimo 1970
Graphics
Satsuma 1977
Project history
Erimo was strengthened for patrol service off Northern Japan. Satsuma was assigned to guard and rescue S of Japan.
Modernizations
1980s, old radar was replaced by JMA 1576 and JMA 1596 radars
Naval service
No significant events.
