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JS Kunisaki Military Ship Details

In Service:2003 | 23 years
Hull Number:LST4003
Class:Ōsumi
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Build Location:
Call Sign:NA
Flagged Country:Japan
Category:Transport Dock
Complement:330
Gross Tons:14,000 GT
Length: 584.0 ft
Beam: 84.7 ft
Draft: NA ft
Speed: 22.0 knots / 25.3 mph

The Ōsumi class landing ship tanks of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are large amphibious vessels with a well deck and helicopter facilities for troop and vehicle operations. They support Japan’s amphibious and humanitarian assistance capabilities in the Western Pacific.

Ōsumi Class Sister Ships

Ship Name(s)Line Name
JS Ōsumi, JS ShimokitaJapan Maritime Self-Defense Force

JS Kunisaki (LST4003) Previous Deployments

JS Kunisaki (LST4003) Deployment 2026-1

Deployment Began: Sun Aug 30, 2026

Deployment Ended: Fri Oct 16, 2026

Days Deployed: 47 days

Deployment Location: Kijing Port, West Kalimantan, Indonesia / disaster-relief support and helicopter re-embarkation (departed October 6, 2026)

Post-Deployment Location: Yokosuka, Japan

Mission: Ōsumi-class tank landing ship transported and supported three Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47 helicopters during international disaster-relief and aerial firefighting operations in Indonesia.


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