BALIKPAPAN heavy landing craft (1971-1974)
Balikpapan 1975
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
| Balikpapan | L126 | Walkers, Maryborough | 1.5.1971 | 15.8.1971 | 8.12.1971 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Waray) | |
| Brunei | L127 | Walkers, Maryborough | 9.8.1971 | 15.10.1971 | 5.1.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Philippines (Ivatan) | |
| Labuan | L128 | Walkers, Maryborough | 1.11.1971 | 29.12.1971 | 9.3.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Papua New Guinea (Lakekamu) | |
| Tarakan | L129 | Walkers, Maryborough | 12.12.1971 | 16.3.1972 | 15.6.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Philippines (Batak) | |
| Wewak | L130 | Walkers, Maryborough | 21.3.1972 | 18.5.1972 | 10.8.1973 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Iwak) | |
| Salamaua | L131 | Walkers, Maryborough | 29.5.1972 | 27.7.1972 | 19.10.1973 | to Papua New Guinea 11.1974 (Salamaua) | |
| Buna | L132 | Walkers, Maryborough | 31.7.1972 | 26.9.1972 | 7.12.1973 | to Papua New Guinea 11.1974 (Buna) | |
| Betano | L133 | Walkers, Maryborough | 9/1972 | 5.12.1972 | 8.2.1974 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Agta) |
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Displacement standard, t |
316 |
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Displacement full, t |
503 |
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Length, m |
44.5 |
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Breadth, m |
10.1 |
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Draught, m |
1.90 |
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No of shafts |
2 |
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Machinery |
2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesels |
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Power, h. p. |
675 |
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Max speed, kts |
10 |
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Fuel, t |
diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 2280(9) (with 150t cargo) |
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Armament |
2 x 1 - 7.6/90 |
| Military load | 3 tanks or 180 t cargo |
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Electronic equipment |
Decca RM916 radar |
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Complement |
14 |
Project history: They were rated as heavy landing craft (LCH) and can carry three tanks. They were originally built for the Army.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
Labuan 1984
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