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Akatsuki (PLH-34) is a Reimei-class patrol vessel currently operated by the Japanese Coast Guard.




Design



Reimei-class carries two 40 mm autocanon and two JM61 20 mm machine guns, as does the Akitsushima. Gun mounts of 40 mm autocanons are changed to Mk4, which is lighter than the Mk3 mounted on the Akitsushima. Both are capable of being remotely controlled with optical directors.
Aviation facilities are also similar to that of Akitsushima, capable of carrying two EC225LP Super Puma helicopters: however, only one helicopter is normally carried on this vessel.




Construction and career


Akatsuki was laid down on 16 February 2018 and launched on 10 April 2020 by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki. She was commissioned on 16 February 2021.




References






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Kaijin-sha, ed. (July 2018). "Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (881). Kaijin-sha: 39–90. NAID 40021585370.
Kaijin-sha, ed. (October 2020). "Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (933). Kaijin-sha: 39–90. NAID 40022358584.
Nakanomyo, Masami (November 2015). "History of shipboard guns on JCG's patrol vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (825). Kaijin-sha: 168–173. NAID 40020597434.

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