Makassar vs Mk IV LCU
Overview
The Makassar and the Mk IV LCU are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Makassar displaces 11,300 tons — 11:1 the Mk IV LCU's 1,001 tons. The Makassar reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Mk IV LCU. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Makassar vs 2,500 for the Mk IV LCU. The Makassar carries a crew of 126 vs 56 for the Mk IV LCU.
The Makassar was produced in 12 units vs 8 for the Mk IV LCU. Cost per hull is $37M for the Makassar vs $64M for the Mk IV LCU. The Makassar was commissioned in 2007, 10 years before the Mk IV LCU (2017).
| Indonesian amphibious vessel, 11,300 tons displacement, propelled by two MAN B&W diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | DaeSun Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $37 million |
| Indian landing craft utility, introduced in 2017, powered by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Utility landing craft |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $64 million |
| Displacement | 11,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 126 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 × MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel rated at 2666 BHP/1960 kW@ 775 RPM |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 1,001 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 62.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 56 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers |
| Armament |
2 × 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun 12.7 mm heavy machine guns 7.62 mm machine guns Igla man-portable surface-to-air missiles |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Makassar-class has greater displacement at 11,300 tons compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 1,001 tons.
Which is faster, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Makassar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Makassar-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Makassar-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 62.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Makassar-class and Mk IV LCU-class have?
The Makassar-class has a larger crew complement of 126 compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 56 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is more expensive at approximately $64 million per unit compared to the Makassar-class at $37 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Makassar-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Makassar-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Mk IV LCU-class.