Aso class patrol vessel

Aso class patrol vessel

Aso class patrol vessel is a class of PL type patrol vessel of the Japan Coast Guard.PL stands for Patrol vessel Large.

Having 40mm autocannon with fire-control system , this class is safely able to deal with armed spy boats of DPRK which intrude into Japan.The hull of this class is bulletproof.

In the back of the bridge's side,this class has display devices that can be used to instruct other ships to stop even at nighttime.

The name "Aso" is named after Mount Aso,the largest active volcano in Japan.

General characteristics

*Gross Tonnage: 770t
*Length: 77m
*Beam: 10m
*Depth: 6m
*Speed: 30+kt
*Propulsion:pump-jet
*Armament: 1 x 40mm cannon (FCS)

Ships in the class

;PL41 Aso:Commissioned:2005March 15;PL42 Dewa:Commissioned:2006April 12;PL43 Hakusan:Commissioned:2006April 12

See also

*List of Japan Coast Guard vessels and aircraft


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