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Makassar vs Mk IV LCU

Makassar vs Mk IV LCU at a glance — displacement 11,300 vs 1,001 tons, length 122 vs 62 m, speed 16 vs 15 knots, crew 126 vs 56.

Specifications
Makassar Mk IV LCU
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Utility landing craft
Manufacturer DaeSun Shipbuilding GRSE
Year introduced 2007 2017
Number built 12 units 8 units
Estimated unit price $37 million $64 million
Displacement 11,300 tons 1,001 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 2,500 nm
Length 122.0 m 62.8 m
Beam 22.0 m 11.0 m
Crew 126 56
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Armament & Systems
Makassar Mk IV LCU
Armament
  • 1 x Bofors 40mm SAK40/L70 or 1 x Leonardo OTO Twin 40L70 Compact (Stealth)
  • 2 x 20mm Oerlikon
  • 2 x Mistral Simbad

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
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 × MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel rated at 2666 BHP/1960 kW@ 775 RPM 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers
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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.