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CHILEAN NAVY (CHILE)

AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT

MAIPO medium landing ships (1982-1986)

Rancagua 2000

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Maipo 91   ASMAR, Talcahuano   26.9.1981 12.1982 stricken 1998
Rancagua 92   ASMAR, Talcahuano   26.3.1982 1.7.1983 in service (2019)
Chacabuco 93, 1995- 95   ASMAR, Talcahuano   16.7.1985 1.4.1986 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

770

Displacement full, t

1330

Length, m

68.0 pp 79.4 oa

Breadth, m

13.2

Draught, m

3.50

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 SEMT-Pielstick 12PA4 V185VG diesels

Power, h. p.

4000

Max speed, kts

16

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)

4500(13)

Armament

2 x 1 - 40/60 Mk 3, 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, helicopter deck

Military load

350 t cargo, 138 troops

Electronic equipment

2x Decca 1229 radars

Complement

47

Project history: French BATRAL design, built with French technical assistance. Bow ramp has 40-ton capacity. The helicopter platform can accommodate a Super Puma.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Chacabuco 2004

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