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MONTES AZULES amphibious transports (2011-2012)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montes Azules | BAL01 | Astimar, Salina Cruz | 2010 | 30.8.2011 | 23.11.2011 | in service (2019) | |
| Libertador | BAL02 | Astimar, Salina Cruz | 30.8.2011 | 8.10.2002 | 30.11.2012 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 3666 |
| Length, m | 99.8 |
| Breadth, m | 15.2 |
| Draught, m | 3.40 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 3500 |
| Max speed, kts | 12 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 4 x 1 - 40/60 Mk 3, helicopter deck |
| Military load | 850 t cargo, 178 troops |
| Electronic equipment | 2x nav. radars |
| Complement | 89 |
Standard scale images
Montes Azules 2015
Project history
Replacement for old US LSTs. 2 telescoping cranes, bow ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
