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AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT
LC60 landing craft (1954/2000)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ex-LCM8265) | LC60 | Higgins, USA | 1954 // 17.11.2000 | in service (2019) | |||
| (ex-LCM8268) | LC61 | Higgins, USA | 1954 // 17.11.2000 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 56 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 116 |
| Length, m | 22.4 |
| Breadth, m | 6.43 |
| Draught, m | 1.35 fwd, 1.47 aft |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors 6-71 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 590 |
| Max speed, kts | 9 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 2.4 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 190(9) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 150 troops or 60 t of cargo |
| Complement | 2 - 4 |
Standard scale images
LC60 2000
Project history
Former USN LCM(8) craft.
Modernizations
None.
