Osumi class LST
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The Ōsumi class LST , is a Japan
ese amphibious transport dock
. While the JMSDF describes the Ōsumi class as tank landing ship
s, they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs. Functionally, their well deck
makes the Ōsumi class more like a dock landing ship (LSD)
or amphibious transport dock (LPD)
.
Globalsecurity.org
noted in its report on the Ōsumi class that "the program originated in a proposal for a small carrier for defensive and mine countermeasures (MCM) purposes, but this was deemed politically unacceptable, and the project was reworked as an amphibious ship".
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese amphibious transport dock
Amphibious transport dock
An amphibious transport dock, also called a landing platform/dock , is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of a landing force for expeditionary warfare missions. Several navies currently operate this kind of ship...
. While the JMSDF describes the Ōsumi class as tank landing ship
Tank landing ship
Landing Ship, Tank was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto an unimproved shore....
s, they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs. Functionally, their well deck
Well deck
A well deck or well dock is a hangar-like deck located at the waterline in the stern of some amphibious warfare ships. By taking on water the ship can lower its stern, flooding the well deck and allowing boats and amphibious landing craft to dock within the ship. This facilitates moving cargo...
makes the Ōsumi class more like a dock landing ship (LSD)
Dock landing ship
A Dock landing ship or Landing ship is a form of amphibious warship designed to support amphibious operations. These amphibious assault ships transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel...
or amphibious transport dock (LPD)
Amphibious transport dock
An amphibious transport dock, also called a landing platform/dock , is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of a landing force for expeditionary warfare missions. Several navies currently operate this kind of ship...
.
Globalsecurity.org
GlobalSecurity.org
GlobalSecurity.org, launched in 2000, is a public policy organization focusing on the fields of defense, space exploration, intelligence, weapons of mass destruction and homeland security...
noted in its report on the Ōsumi class that "the program originated in a proposal for a small carrier for defensive and mine countermeasures (MCM) purposes, but this was deemed politically unacceptable, and the project was reworked as an amphibious ship".
Ships in the class
| Pennant No. | Name | Home port | Unit | Shipyard | Plan | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LST 4001 | Ōsumi JDS Ōsumi (LST-4001) Ōsumi is a Ōsumi class LST of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force .The ship was built by Mitsui, Tamano and commissioned into service on 11 March 1988.-Service:... |
Kure | Landing Div 1 | Mitsui, Tamano | 1993 | 6 December 1995 | 18 November 1996 | 11 March 1998 |
| LST 4002 | Shimokita JDS Shimokita (LST-4002) Shimokita is a 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.... |
Kure | Landing Div 1 | Mitsui, Tamano | 1998 | 30 November 1999 | 29 November 2000 | 12 March 2002 |
| LST 4003 | Kunisaki JDS Kunisaki (LST-4003) Kunisaki is a Ōsumi class LST of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force .The ship was built by Hitachi, Maizuru and commissioned into service on 26 February 2003.-Service:... |
Kure | Landing Div 1 | Hitachi, Maizuru | 1999 | 7 September 2000 | 13 December 2001 | 26 February 2003 |