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AB2000 landing craft (2003-2005)
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AB2000 2004
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB2000 | ADI, Newcastle | 12/2003 | stricken 2011 | ||||
| AB2001 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
| AB2002 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
| AB2003 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
| AB2004 | ADI, Newcastle | 2005 | stricken 2011 | ||||
| AB2005 | ADI, Newcastle | 4/2005 | stricken 2011 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 60 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 131 |
| Length, m | 25.4 |
| Breadth, m | 7.60 |
| Draught, m | 1.00 |
| No of shafts | 2 waterjets |
| Machinery | 2 Detroit 6062 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | |
| Max speed, kts | 14 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 720(10) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Military load | 5 13t vehicles (65 t cargo) |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement | 5 |
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AB2000 2004
Project history
Ordered in 2002 for use with Kanimbla and Manoora with two on each. Aluminium construction. Bow and stern ramps. Movable by 70t cranes.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
