JS Shimokita

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Shimokita escorted by USS Halsey
History
Japan
NameJS Shimokita
BuilderMitsui, Tamano
Laid down30 November 1999
Launched29 November 2000
Commissioned12 March 2002
HomeportKure, Hiroshima
IdentificationMMSI number: 431999652
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement8,900 long tons (9,000 t) standard
Length178 m (584 ft)
Beam25.8 m (85 ft)
PropulsionDiesels (26,000 bhp)
Speed22 knots (25 mph; 41 km/h)
For other ships with the same name, see JDS Shimokita.

JS Shimokita is an Ōsumi class LST of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

The ship was built by Mitsui, Tamano and commissioned into service on 12 March 2002.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ GlobalSecurity.org, LST Osumi Class, shiplist
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