GRSE launches Landing Craft Utility for Indian Navy

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Link :- GRSE launches Landing Craft Utility for Indian Navy | Indiablooms

 

[skynet]

 

[Jai_Hind]

One of the few projects running on-time... great job Garden Reach

 

[acetophenol]

Specs,any one?

 

[Archie]

weight 2000 tons
capacity
150 Troops
2 MBT
3 Truck

i believe 6 have been ordered to replace those which hav already been retired
navy has the option to order 6 more
to replace 6 LCU currently in service which are suposed to retire in 2020s

 

[Kinetic]

More power to navy...

 

[kaykay]

weight 2000 tons
capacity
150 Troops
2 MBT
3 Truck

i believe 6 have been ordered to replace those which hav already been retired
navy has the option to order 6 more
to replace 6 LCU currently in service which are suposed to retire in 2020s

are you sure about it being 2000 tons? Because even 200-250 tons LCUs can carry 150 soldiers.

 

[kurup]

GRSE Landing Craft Utility

Principal Particulars

Length Overall (m) 62.80 (Approx)
Breadth (m) 11.0
Draught (m) 1.70
Depth (m) 4.00
Displacement (tonne) 383 (Approx) (lleno)
Speed (knot) 15 Max (85% MCR)
Range (tonne) 1500@12 Knots of Economical Speed


Propulsion machinery

Main Engine
Non Reversible Marine
Diesel Engines 2 x 1840 KW


Power Generation

Diesel Generator Sets 1 X 350 KW, 2 X 250 KW


Armaments

Armaments 2 X Gun (CRN 91)
4 X MMG & 2 X HMG

Ammunitions & Small Arms 1 X Manpad

they can accommodate 216 personnel including 160 troops