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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
UNITED KINGDOM
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT
"LCU Mk9R"-type utility landing craft (L713) (1986)
Photo
2003
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp. | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L713 | McTay Marine, Liverpool | 1986 | stricken 2003-2005 | ||||
| L714 | McTay Marine, Liverpool | 1986 | stricken 2003-2005 | ||||
| L715 | McTay Marine, Liverpool | 1986 | stricken 2003-2005 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 115 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 160 |
| Length, m | 25.7 |
| Breadth, m | 6.50 |
| Draught, m | 1.70 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Dorman 8JTM diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 540 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 (9 loaded) |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 300(9) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 1-2 tanks or 100t of vehicles |
| Complement | 7 |
Graphics
2003
Project history
LCU Mk 9 with new diesels and grill-reinforced bow ramps.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
