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MEXICAN NAVY (MEXICO)

AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS

MONTES AZULES amphibious transports (2011-2012)

Montes Azules 2015

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Montes Azules BAL01   Astimar, Salina Cruz 2010 30.8.2011 23.11.2011 in service (2019)
Libertador BAL02   Astimar, Salina Cruz 30.8.2011 8.10.2002 30.11.2012 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement full, t

3666

Length, m

99.8

Breadth, m

15.2

Draught, m

3.40

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 diesels

Power, h. p.

3500

Max speed, kts

12

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)

 

Armament

4 x 1 - 40/60 Mk 3, helicopter deck

Military load

850 t cargo, 178 troops

Electronic equipment

2x nav. radars

Complement

89

   

Project history: Replacement for old US LSTs. 2 telescoping cranes, bow ramp.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

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