Thonburi-class coastal defence ship

HTMS Thonburi
Class overview
BuildersKawasaki Dockyard Co.
Operators Royal Thai Navy
Preceded byRatanakosidra class
Built1936–1938
In commission1938-1951
Completed2
Lost2
General characteristics
TypeCoastal defence ship
Displacement2,265 long tons (2,301 t)
Length76.50 m (251 ft 0 in)
Beam14.43 m (47 ft 4 in)
Draught4.17 m (13 ft 8 in)
Propulsion
  • MAN diesels, 2 shafts
  • 3,900 kW (5,200 bhp)
Speed15.5 kn (17.8 mph; 28.7 km/h)
Complement155
Armament
Armour
  • Belt: 2+1⁄2 in (64 mm)
  • Turrets:4 in (100 mm)
  • Barbettes:4 in
  • Decks:1+1⁄2–1 in (38–25 mm)

The Thonburi class was a class of coastal defence ships of the Royal Thai Navy. It consisted of two ships built by Kawasaki and delivered in 1938, HTMS Thonburi and HTMS Sri Ayudhya.

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