Japanese Minesweepers
W-7 Class Minesweepers
The W-7 class of six resembled the W-13 class. In 1943-1944, four units of the class had their minesweeping gear removed and were rearmed with nine Type 96 25-mm AA guns and armed with 36 DCs for escort duty.
| Builders and Year Completed: |
Various 1937-1939 |
| Displacement: | 630-tons standard. |
| Dimensions: | 237' x 25.9' x 6.7' |
| Propulsion: | 2 sets GTU, 2 Kampon boilers, 2-shafts, 3850 i.h.p, speed 20 knots |
| Armament: | 2 x 4.7-inch 120-mm)/45 cal HA, 25-mm AA guns, depth charges |