T-103-Class-Landing-Ship
Final LST Evolution - T.103-class were Japan's most refined Landing Ship Tank design, developed early 1945. 3-5 completed. 1,300 tons full load. Slightly smaller but faster (12 knots) than predecessors. Carried 6-8 tanks or 400 tons cargo. Simplified design for rapid emergency construction. Entered service too late - war ended before mass production. Homeland defense preparation.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 870 t
- Displacement (full)
- 1300 t
- Length
- 264.1 ft
- Beam
- 29.9 ft
- Crew
- 50
- Ships built
- 3-5 (estimates vary)
- Commissioned
- 1945
- Decommissioned
- 1945-1946
Performance
- Top speed
- 16 kn
- Range
- 4500 at 10 knots
Armament
- Main guns
- None
- Torpedoes
- None
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None
In-Game
- Tier
- T3
- Game power
- 45.68
- Research cost
- 9,045
- Credit cost
- 31,976
Notable
- Most refined Japanese LST design
- Simplified construction for emergency building
- Enhanced speed over earlier classes
- Final evolution of Japanese LST concept
- Too late for meaningful production