AB2000 landing craft (2003-2005)
Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
AB2000 | ADI, Newcastle | 12/2003 | stricken 2011 | ||||
AB2001 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
AB2002 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
AB2003 | ADI, Newcastle | 2004 | stricken 2011 | ||||
AB2004 | ADI, Newcastle | 2005 | stricken 2011 | ||||
AB2005 | ADI, Newcastle | 4/2005 | stricken 2011 |
Displacement standard, t |
60 |
Displacement full, t |
131 |
Length, m |
25.4 |
Breadth, m |
7.60 |
Draught, m |
1.00 |
No of shafts |
2 waterjets |
Machinery |
2 Detroit 6062 diesels |
Power, h. p. |
|
Max speed, kts |
14 |
Fuel, t |
diesel oil |
Endurance, nm(kts) |
720(10) |
Armament |
2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
Military load |
5 13t vehicles (65 t cargo) |
Electronic equipment | radar |
Complement |
5 |
Project history: Ordered in 2002 for use with Kanimbla and Manoora with two on each. Aluminium construction. Bow and stern ramps. Movable by 70t cranes.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
AB2000 2004
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