Fort Charlotte 1995
Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
Fort Charlotte (ex-YFU97, ex-LCU1611) | A02 | 381 | Christy Corp., Sturgeon Bay, USA | 1958 // 19.6.1991 | stricken 1999 |
Displacement standard, t |
172 |
Displacement full, t |
339 |
Length, m |
38.9 wl 41.1 oa |
Breadth, m |
9.07 |
Draught, m |
2.08 |
No of shafts |
2 |
Machinery |
2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 12V-71 diesels |
Power, h. p. |
896 |
Max speed, kts |
11 |
Fuel, t |
diesel oil 12 |
Endurance, nm(kts) |
1200(10) |
Armament |
2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
Military load |
4 medium or 3 heavy tanks or 143 t of cargo or 400 troops |
Electronic equipment | LN-66 radar |
Complement | 15 |
Project history: Former USN LCU, converted to harbour utility craft.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
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