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CHINALTENANGO landing craft (1953-1965/1965)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinaltenango (ex-74LCM...) | E81 | USA | 1953-65 // 12.1965 | deleted 1987 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 34 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 121 |
| Length, m | 22.4 |
| Breadth, m | 6.43 |
| Draught, m | 1.35 fwd, 1.47 aft |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1080 |
| Max speed, kts | 9 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 190(9) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Military load | 150 troops or 60 t of cargo |
| Electronic equipment | presumably radar |
| Complement | 4 - 5 |
Standard scale images
Chinaltenango 1965
Project history
Former USN LCM(8) type landing craft.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
