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No.13-class submarine chaser
Photo: 玉造船所 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Japan · 1939
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No.13-class submarine chaser
No.13-class submarine chaser Photo: 玉造船所 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
40
Firepower
30
Agility
50
Sensors
20
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
80
Survivability
35
Versatility
45
Technology
25
Origin Japan
ManufacturerFujinagata Shipyards
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1944
Operators3 countries
Quantity49
Data Quality88%
41
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
17/31
World War II
165/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
40
Firepower
30
Agility
50
Sensors
20
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
80
Survivability
35
Versatility
45
Technology
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
No.13-class submarine chaser
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1944
Quantity
49
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · WORLD WAR II
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Hull ClassificationSubmarine chaser
  • Ship TypeSubmarine chaser
  • Commissioned1940
  • Ships in Class49
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement438 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)51 m
  • Beam6.7 m
  • Draft2.75 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement68
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • Propulsion TypeDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shafts
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power1,268 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed16 kn
  • Range2,000
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun8 cm/40 3rd Year Type naval gun
  • Main Gun Calibre76.2 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsType 93 13.2 mm AA guns
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed49
  • Planned77
  • Cancelled28
  • Lost35
  • Retired14
◎Armour1MOD.1
  • Armour}}
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
87
years in service
5
years in production
49
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
No.13-class submarine chaser 1939
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05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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