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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Kunigami-class patrol vessel
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · MODERN ERA
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 ClassificationPL
- Ship TypePatrol vessel Large
- Builder / ShipyardMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United
- Commissioned2012
- Ships in Class20
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Full Load Displacement1,700 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)96.6 m
- Beam11.5 m
- Draft5.2 m
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Type*2 × shafts *2 × diesel engines
- Number of Engines2
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed25 kn
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
- Main GunBushmaster II 30mm
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Main Gun Count1
▤Aviation2MOD.2
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckYes
⬢Survivability1MOD.1
- Hull Materialsteel
▲Fleet Status4MOD.4
- Completed20
- Active20
- Under Construction1
- Planned21
◎Armour1MOD.1
- Armourbulletproofing structure at the bridge
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
- 2013Entered service
14
years in service
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) RANKING Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
25OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV)12MODERN ERA · OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV)95JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV)
ⓘ Rankings are within theOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)category.
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