17.09.2023, 20:56
Die Meldung ist nicht ganz neu, auch nicht neu im Forum. Genau genommen hat sie 26er schon hier hinterlegt: https://www.forum-sicherheitspolitik.org...520&page=7
Angesichts der kaleidoskopartigen Struktur bei uns lege ich sie aber hier nochmals zur Sicherheit ab:
Schneemann
Angesichts der kaleidoskopartigen Struktur bei uns lege ich sie aber hier nochmals zur Sicherheit ab:
Zitat:US Navy awards Austal 92 million Contract for LCU 1700-classhttps://navyrecognition.com/index.php/na...class.html
On September 7, 2023, Austal USA was awarded a $91,535,551 firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Navy to design and construct three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessels. The contract also includes options for nine vessels additional and associated support efforts. [...] The LCU 1700 has a length of 42.3 meters, a width of 9.4 meters, and a draft of 1.6 meters. It is powered by two CAT C18 diesel engines, each providing 600 hp at 1800 rpm.
The ship can reach a maximum speed of 11 knots and has a maximum cruising range of 1,200 nautical miles. It has a payload capacity of 170 tonnes and can carry two M1 Abrams main battle tanks or 350 combat troops. The crew consists of 14 people, including two officers and 12 non-commissioned officers.
Schneemann