Oosumi-class Tank Landing Ship

The Ōsumi class tank landing ship (おおすみ型輸送艦), is a Japanese amphibious transport dock. The class is also known as the Oosumi-class. While the JMSDF describes the Ōsumi-class as tank landing ships, they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs. Functionally, their well deck makes the Ōsumi-class more like a dock landing ship (LSD).

As of 2014 there are three Ōsumi-class vessels active with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force.

Unit Run

 * JS Ōsumi (LST-4001)
 * JS Shimokita (LST-4002)
 * JS Kunisaki (LST-4003)