IJN Shinyo Types 1 and 5 Explosive Motorboats
Vessel | Dimensions | Displacement | Machinery | Speed | Armament | Crew |
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Type 1 Shinyo | 19.7' x 5.4' x 1' | 1.35-tons | 67 b.h.p. internal combustion engine | max speed 26 knots | 551-661lb (250-300kg) explosive charge; 2 x 4.7in (119mm) RAK-12 rocket guns. | 1 |
Type 5 Shinyo | 21' x 5.8' x 2.9' | 2.2 -tons | 2 x 67 b.h.p. internal combustion engines | max speed 30 knots | 551-661lb (250-300kg) explosive charge; 2 x 4.7in (119mm) RAK-12 rocket guns, 1 x 13.2mm Type 93 HMG | 2 |
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