LCM 25 ton type

Japan has eleven LCM 25 ton type landing ships in service with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Built in Japan, the boats are similar in design to the US LCM-6 type and have similar capacity. Two larger 50 ton LCMs, built by Yokohama Yacht, were commissioned in March 2003.

Two Japanese LCM class ships at Yokosuka naval base
Two Japanese LCM class ships tied up at Yokosuka naval base
Class overview
BuildersYokohama Yacht
Operators Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
In commission1992–
Completed11
General characteristics
TypeLanding craft mechanized
Displacement25 long tons (25 t) standard
Length17 m (55 ft 9 in)
Beam4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Draft0.7 m (2 ft 4 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 × Isuzu E120-MF6R diesels, 480 hp (358 kW)
  • 2 shafts
Speed10 knots (12 mph; 19 km/h)
Range130 nmi (240 km) at 9 kn (17 km/h)
Capacity34 tons
Troops80 troops
Crew3

Ships in the class
  • YF 2075
  • YF 2121
  • YF 2124
  • YF 2125
  • YF 2127 - commissioned in March 1992
  • YF 2128 - commissioned in March 1992
  • YF 2129 - commissioned in March 1992
  • YF 2132 - commissioned in March 1993
  • YF 2135 - commissioned in March 1995
  • YF 2138 - commissioned in March 1996
  • YF 2141 - commissioned in March 1997


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