Mk IV LCU vs Tagbanua
| 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 | -- units |
| 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.