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No.31-class patrol boat
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The No. 31-class patrol boats (第三十一号型哨戒艇,, Dai Sanjūichi Gō-gata Shōkaitei) were a class of patrol boats of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), serving during World War II. 9 vessels were converted from Momi-class destroyers and 1 vessel was converted from a Wakatake-class destroyer in 1940. During WW2 all were lost except one.
Quick Facts Class overview, General characteristics No. 31 class ...
![]() No. 35 in 1940 | |
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Name | No. 31-class patrol boat |
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Built | 1940 |
In commission | 1940 – 1946 |
Planned | 6 |
Completed | 10 |
Lost | 9 |
Retired | 1 |
General characteristics No. 31 class | |
Type | Patrol boat |
Displacement | 940 long tons (955 t) standard |
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Beam | 7.93 m (26 ft 0 in) |
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Speed | 18.0 knots (20.7 mph; 33.3 km/h) |
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General characteristics No. 46 | |
Type | Patrol boat |
Displacement | 925 long tons (940 t) standard |
Length | 88.39 m (290 ft 0 in) overall |
Beam | 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in) |
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Speed | 18.0 knots (20.7 mph; 33.3 km/h) |
Armament | 2 × 120 mm L/45 naval guns |
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