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"Mini-ATC" river assault infantry landing craft (36AT721) (1972 - 1977)
Photo
1987
Ships
| Names | Builders | Commissioned | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36AT721-729 36AT7210-7217 36AT761-768 |
Sewart Seacraft, Morgan City: 36AT721-729, 36AT7210-7217 Marinette Marine: 36AT761-768 |
1972: 36AT721-729, 36AT7210-7217 1977: 36AT761-768 |
? |
none |
late 1990s: 36AT721-729, 36AT7210-7217, 36AT761-768 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 10 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 13 |
| Length, m | 11.0 |
| Breadth, m | 3.89 |
| Draught, m | 0.30 |
| No of shafts | 2 waterjets |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors 8V53N diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 566 |
| Max speed, kts | 28.5 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 37(28) |
| Armament | 4 x 1 - 12.7/90, 1 x 1 - 40/17 Mk 19 grenade launcher, 1 x 1 - 60/17 M224 mortar |
| Military load | 15 troops |
| Electronic equipment | 2 |
| Complement | 4 |
Graphics
1987
Project history
Aluminium assault riverine craft with rectangular platform and bow ramp, very quiet in operation.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
Boats were actively used in Vietnam.
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