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ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY (NORWAY)

AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT

KVALSUND utility landing craft (1968-1969)

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Kvalsund A31, 1975- L4500   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1968 6.1968 stricken 1991
Raftsund A32, 1975- L4501   P. Høivold, Kristiansand   1969 3.1969 stricken 1991

 

Displacement standard, t

569

Displacement full, t

590

Length, m

50.0

Breadth, m

10.2

Draught, m

1.80

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 Maybach diesels

Power, h. p.

1350

Max speed, kts

11.5

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)  

Armament

2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10, 120 mines instead of cargo

Military load

5 - 7 tanks, 180 - 200 troops

Electronic equipment  
Complement 9

Project history: Usual LCUs, home built.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Raftsund 1981

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