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SHEVA medium landing ships (1944-1945/1970)
Photo
1976
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| שבא [Sheva] (ex-LSM...) | F91 | USA | 1944-46 // 1970 | stricken 1984 | |||
| אופיר [Ofir] (ex-LSM...) | F93 | USA | 1944-46 // 1970 | stricken 1984 | |||
| תרשיש [Tarshish] (ex-LSM...) | F95 | USA | 1944-46 // 1970 | stricken 1984 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 520 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 1095 |
| Length, m | 59.9 wl 62.0 oa |
| Breadth, m | 10.5 |
| Draught, m | landing: 1.07 fore, 2.13 aft |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 4 General Motors diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 2800 |
| Max speed, kts | 12.5 - 13.2 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 4900 (12) |
| Armament | 1 x 2 - 40/60 Mk 1, 4 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10 |
| Military load | 5 medium or 3 heavy tanks or 6 LVT or 9 DUKW, 48 - 54 marines |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement | 60 |
Standard scale images
Sheva 1970
Graphics
1976
Project history
Former USN LSM class medium landing ships, purchased from merchant service.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
1976
