NAVYPEDIA
Support the project with paypal
HOME
FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
UNITED KINGDOM
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT
"LCU Mk10"-type utility landing craft (L1001) (1999 - 2005)
Photo
LCU Mk 10 2008
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp. | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCU01 | L1001, 2005- 9730 | Ailsa Troon SB, Clyde | 1999 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU02 | L1002, 2005- 9731 | Ailsa Troon SB, Clyde | 1999 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU03 | L1003, 2005- 9732 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2003 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU04 | L1004, 2005- 9733 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2003 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU05 | L1005, 2005- 9734 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2004 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU06 | L1006, 2005- 9735 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2004 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU07 | L1007, 2005- 9736 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2004 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU08 | L1008, 2005- 9737 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2004 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU09 | L1009, 2005- 9738 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2005 | in service (2019) | |||
| LCU10 | L1010, 2005- 9739 | BAE Systems, Govan | 2005 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 170 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 240 |
| Length, m | 29.8 |
| Breadth, m | 7.40 |
| Draught, m | 1.50 |
| No of shafts | 2 Schottel waterjets |
| Machinery | 2 MAN D2840LE diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1090 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 (loaded) 12 (light) |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 600(12) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 7.6/90 |
| Military load | 1 tank or 2 heavy trucks or 120 troops |
| Electronic equipment | nav. radar |
| Complement | 7 |
Graphics
LCU Mk 10 2008
Project history
Ordered for Albion class LPDs. Have 'drive-through' configuration, with ramps fore and aft and pilothouse shifted to starboard.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
