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Hida-class patrol vessel
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · Japan · 2003
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Hida-class patrol vessel
Hida-class patrol vessel Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Sizuru~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
75
Range
70
Sea-Keeping
80
Versatility
75
Aviation
60
Sensors
65
Affordability
70
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Japan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003–2008
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality82%
71
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
3/11
Post-Cold War
12/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
75
Range
70
Sea-Keeping
80
Versatility
75
Aviation
60
Sensors
65
Affordability
70
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Hida-class patrol vessel
Country
Production
2003–2008
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
offshore patrol vessels (opv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classification2,000 ton-class PL (Patrol vessel, Large)
  • Ship TypePatrol vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardMitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI Marine United
  • Commissioned2006
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement1,800 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)95 m
  • Beam12.6 m
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type*4 × Waterjets *4 × diesel engines
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 diesel engines driving 4 waterjets
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shafts / Screws4
  • Top Speed30 kn
◆Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunBofors 40 mm L/70 Mk3 gun
  • Main Gun Calibre40 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsJM61 20 mm gun
  • CIWSJM61 20 mm gun
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • VLS Cells0
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes0
▲Aviation3MOD.3
  • Embarked Helicopters1
  • Flight DeckYes
  • Fixed-Wing Aircraft0
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed3
  • Active3
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◈Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourBallistic protection over certain areas
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
  2. 2008Production ended
  3. 2023Entered service
23
years in service
5
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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