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LCM-1E

Landing Craftconfirmed

LCM-1E

The LCM-1E is a class of amphibious mechanized landing craft manufactured by Navantia at their factory in San Fernando. These craft are intended to deliver troops and equipment onshore from amphibious assault ships during amphibious assaults. The craft are operated by the Spanish Navy and the Royal Australian Navy (the latter referring to the vessels as LHD Landing Craft or LLC), and have been ordered by the Turkish Navy.

Specifications

TypeLanding Craft
OriginSpain
ManufacturerNavantia
Introduced2001
StatusIn service
Length23.3 m
Speed22 kn
Range190 nmi
Crew4
Displacement110 t

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey—confirmed
Australia12confirmed
Spain12confirmed

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