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ALTAIR landing craft (1960s/1993)
Ships
| Names | Builders | Commissioned | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3602 Altair (ex-...) 3603 Castor (ex-...) 3604 Pollux (ex-...) 3605 Vega (ex-...) |
USA: 3602-3605 |
1960s // 1993: 3602-3605 |
none |
none |
2010-2012: 3603-3605 2012-2015: 3602 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 13 |
| Length, m | 10.9 |
| Breadth, m | 3.21 |
| Draught, m | 1.04 aft |
| No of shafts | 1 |
| Machinery | 1 Gray Marine 64HN9 diesel |
| Power, h. p. | 225 |
| Max speed, kts | 9 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 110(9) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 3.5 t cargo or 36 troops |
| Complement | 3 |
Project history
Former USN LCVP class craft. GEP hull.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
