Nisshin class seaplane tenders




Displacement11,317t standard, 12,300t trial
Length174.0m pp, 188.0m wl
Width19.7m
Draught7.00m
Machinery2-shaft diesel, 47,000bhp
Speed28kt
Armament6-14cm/50cal gun (2x3), 18-25mm AA, 20 aircraft
Complement?



Name Plan Builder Laid down Launch Complete
NisshinFY1937Kure NYd1938.11. 21939.11.301942. 2.27VT1943. 7.22 sunk
(air attack, Central Solomons)
[06.35S, 156.10E]
1943. 9.10 disc



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