Chuhatsu-class landing craft

The Chuhatsu (中発) or 13m landing craft was a type of landing craft, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was a smaller version of the Daihatsu Class, with a bow ramp that was lowered to disembark cargo upon riding up onto the beach.

Class overview
Name	Chuhatsu Class, Landing Craft
Operators	during World War II: Imperial Japanese Navy
General characteristics (Chuhatsu-class landing craft)
Type	Landing Craft
Tonnage	8.5 tons
Length	42.8 ft (13.05 m)o/a
Beam	9.6 ft (2.93 m)
Draught	2.3 ft (0.70 m)
Speed	8 knots (14.8 km/h)
Capacity	60 men or 10 tons cargo
Complement	6
Armament	1 machine gun

It was utilised by the Imperial Japanese Navy as a liberty and supply boat for cruisers, and as a lighter for transporting aircraft.

References

• Jentschura, Hansgeorg; Jung, Dieter; and Mickel, Peter. Translated by Brown, J.D. 1977. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1869–1945. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-893-X.
• Military Monograph Series - Japanese Landing Craft of World War II. Merriam Press. ISBN 1-57638-049-1