Mk IV LCU vs Tagbanua
Overview
The Mk IV LCU and the Tagbanua are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 1,001 tons for the Mk IV LCU vs 579 tons for the Tagbanua. The Mk IV LCU reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Tagbanua. The Mk IV LCU carries a crew of 56 vs 15 for the Tagbanua.
Cost per hull is $540M for the Mk IV LCU vs $4M for the Tagbanua. The Mk IV LCU was commissioned in 2017, 6 years after the Tagbanua (2011).
| Indian landing craft utility, introduced in 2017, powered by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing craft utility |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $540 million |
| Philippine amphibious vessel, 579 tons displacement, introduced in 2011 for landing craft utility. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇠Philippines |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Craft Utility |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| Displacement | 1,001 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm |
| 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 |
| Displacement | 579 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 51.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 15 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Caterpillar CAT C32 ACERT Diesel Marine Engine |
| Armament |
6 × 50-cal 12.7 mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mk IV LCU-class or Tagbanua-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has greater displacement at 1,001 tons compared to the Tagbanua-class's 579 tons.
Which is faster, the Mk IV LCU-class or Tagbanua-class?
The Tagbanua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mk IV LCU-class or Tagbanua-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Tagbanua-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mk IV LCU-class or Tagbanua-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is longer at 62.8 meters compared to the Tagbanua-class's 51.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Mk IV LCU-class and Tagbanua-class have?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a larger crew complement of 56 compared to the Tagbanua-class's 15 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mk IV LCU-class or Tagbanua-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is more expensive at approximately $540 million per unit compared to the Tagbanua-class at $4 million.