Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
Reynøsund | A33, 1975- L4502 | Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen | 1.1972 | diver support craft 1999, stricken 2005 | |||
Sørøysund | A34, 1975- L4503 | Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen | 5.1972 | stricken 2005 | |||
Maursund | A35, 1975- L4504 | Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen | 9.1972 | stricken 2005 | |||
Rotsund | A36, 1975- L4505 | Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen | 11.1972 | diver support craft 1999, stricken 2005 | |||
Borgsund, 1995- Tjeldsund | A37, 1975- L4506 | Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen | 2.1973 | stricken 2005 |
Displacement standard, t |
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Displacement full, t |
590 |
Length, m |
51.4 |
Breadth, m |
10.3 |
Draught, m |
1.85 |
No of shafts |
2 |
Machinery |
2 MTU diesels |
Power, h. p. |
1350 |
Max speed, kts |
11 |
Fuel, t |
diesel oil |
Endurance, nm(kts) | |
Armament |
3 x 1 - 20/90 Mk 20 Rh202, 120 mines instead of cargo |
Military load |
5 - 7 tanks, 80 - 180 troops |
Electronic equipment | Decca TM1226 radar |
Complement | 9 |
Project history: Usual LCUs, home built. Modified version of Kvalsund class. Double-folding bow-ramp door and covered vehicle cargo well.
Modernizations: 1995-1997, all: diesels were replaced by 2 Deutz TBD234V12, 1350hp, speed max 11.5kts
1995-1997, Sørøysund, Maursund, Tjeldsund: were lengthened, superstructure was enlarged (850t full load, 60.5m length, 7 Leopard tanks, 200 troops)
Naval service: No significant events.
Sørøysund 1979
Tjeldsund 1997
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