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BAT SHEVA medium landing ship (1967/1968)
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Bat Sheva 1971
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| בת שבע [Bat Sheva] (ex-Tzilngi) | P57 | Netherlands | 1967 // 1968 | stricken late 1990s |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 900 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 1150 |
| Length, m | 95.1 |
| Breadth, m | 11.2 |
| Draught, m | 2.1 |
| No of shafts | 2 + 2 Schottel drive |
| Machinery | 2 Paxman diesels + 2 Iberia diesels |
| Power, h. p. | |
| Max speed, kts | 10 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 4 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, 4 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Military load | 16 tanks, 2 helicopters (Super Frelon) |
| Electronic equipment | 2 Decca 926 radars |
| Complement | 26 |
Graphics
Bat Sheva 1971
Project history
Bought from South Africa. Sometimes classified as a transport. Had bow ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
