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AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT

THONG KAEO utility landing craft (1982-1983)

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comm Fate
ทองแก้ว [Thong Kaeo] 7, 1992- 771   Naval DYd, Bangkok     23.12.1982 in service (2019)
ทองหลาง [Thong Lang] 8, 1992- 772   Naval DYd, Bangkok     19.4.1983 in service (2019)
วังนอก [Wang Nok] 9, 1992- 773   Naval DYd, Bangkok     16.9.1983 in service (2019)
วังใน [Wang Nai] 10, 1992- 774   Naval DYd, Bangkok     11.11.1983 in service (2019)

 

Displacement standard, t

200

Displacement full, t

396

Length, m

41.0

Breadth, m

9.00

Draught, m

2.10

No of shafts

2

Machinery

2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 16V71N diesels

Power, h. p.

1400

Max speed, kts

10

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)

1200(10)

Armament

2 x 1 - 20/90 GAM-B01

Military load

3 tanks or 143 t cargo

Electronic equipment

Decca radar

Complement

32

Project history: Based on US LCU1626 class design. 30.5x5.5m vehicle deck. Fifth ship was ordered in 1984 but never completed.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Wang Nai 1997

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