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CHILEAN NAVY (CHILE)

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AQUILES amphibious transport (1988)

Aquiles 2000

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Aquiles 41   ASMAR, Talcahuano 27.5.1986 4.12.1987 15.7.1988 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

2767

Displacement full, t

4550

Length, m

97.0 pp 103.0 oa

Breadth, m

17.0

Draught, m

5.50

No of shafts

1

Machinery

2 MAK 8M453B diesels

Power, h. p.

7200

Max speed, kts

18

Fuel, t

diesel oil 460

Endurance, nm(kts) 17050(16)

Armament

2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, helicopter deck

Military load 250 passengers, 1550 t cargo

Electronic equipment

2x radars

Complement

80

Project history: 1800 dwt. Has two cargo holds totaling 2,900m³ and one 20t electric crane. Can carry up to 890t ballast water and 470t potable water. The helicopter deck is large enough to accept a Super Puma. Has double-chine hullform with bulbous bow.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Aquiles 2001

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