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KVALSUND utility landing craft (1968-1969)


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Raftsund 1981

Ships


Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Kvalsund A31, 1975- L4500   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1968 6.1968 stricken 1991
Raftsund A32, 1975- L4501   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1969 3.1969 stricken 1991


100 - 1000 t displacement/ BRT tonnage vessels


Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate Kvalsund A31, 1975- L4500   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1968 6.1968 stricken 1991 Raftsund A32, 1975- L4501   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1969 3.1969 stricken 1991

Technical data


Displacement standard, t

569
Displacement full, t

590
Length, m

50.0
Breadth, m

10.2
Draught, m

1.80
No of shafts

2
Machinery

2 Maybach diesels
Power, h. p.

1350
Max speed, kts

11.5
Fuel, t

diesel oil
Endurance, nm(kts) 
Armament

2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, 120 mines instead of cargo
Military load

5 - 7 tanks, 180 - 200 troops
Electronic equipment 
Complement9


Graphics


<i>Raftsund </i>1981
Raftsund 1981


Project history

Usual LCUs, home built.

Modernizations

None.

Naval service

No significant events.