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AQUILES amphibious transport (1988)
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Aquiles 2001
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquiles | 41 | ASMAR, Talcahuano | 27.5.1986 | 4.12.1987 | 15.7.1988 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 2767 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 4550 |
| Length, m | 97.0 pp 103.0 oa |
| Breadth, m | 17.0 |
| Draught, m | 5.50 |
| No of shafts | 1 |
| Machinery | 2 MAK 8M453B diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 7200 |
| Max speed, kts | 18 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 460 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 17050(16) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, helicopter deck |
| Military load | 250 passengers, 1550 t cargo |
| Electronic equipment | 2x radars |
| Complement | 80 |
Standard scale images
Aquiles 2000
Graphics
Aquiles 2001
Project history
1800 dwt. Has two cargo holds totaling 2,900m³ and one 20t electric crane. Can carry up to 890t ballast water and 470t potable water. The helicopter deck is large enough to accept a Super Puma. Has double-chine hullform with bulbous bow.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
