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ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY (NORWAY)

AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT

REYNØSUND utility landing craft (1972-1973)

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

 

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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