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CH 4 class submarine chaser

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Preceded by
  
No.3 class

Cost
  
1,579,000 JPY

Succeeded by
  
No.13 class

CH-4-class submarine chaser

Name
  
No.4 class submarine chaser

Builders
  
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesŌsaka Iron WorksTama ShipyardsTsurumi Iron Works

Operators
  
Imperial Japanese Navy Republic of China Navy

The No.4 class submarine chaser (第四号型駆潜艇,, Dai 4 Gō-gata Kusentei) was a class of submarine chasers of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), serving during and after World War II. 9 vessels were built in 1937-39 under the Maru 3 Programme.

Design

  • Project number was K7. The No.4 class submarine chaser was reinforced model of the No.3 class. They lifted freeboard. Other general placement were same as No.3 class.
  • Their design was elaborate, because the Navy Technical Department (Kampon) devoted itself to making them small. However, their designs were not able to accept the reinforcement of anti-aircraft guns and depth charges.

    • References

    CH-4-class submarine chaser Wikipedia
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