Mk IV LCU-class
Summary
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Subtype | Landing craft utility |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year commissioned | 2017 |
| Approx. unit cost | $540 million |
| Units |
L51 INS LCU 51 L52 INS LCU 52 L53 INS LCU 53 L54 INS LCU 54 L55 INS LCU 55 L56 INS LCU 56 L57 INS LCU 57 L58 INS LCU 58 |
Operators
🇮🇳 India
Technical specifications
| Displacement | 1001 tons |
| Range | 2500 km |
| Crew | 56 members |
| Width | 11.0 m (36.1 ft) |
| Length | 62.8 m (206.0 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines |
| 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 |
| Maximum speed | 15 knots |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of ship is the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is a amphibious vessel (Landing craft utility) built by India.
What is the displacement of the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a displacement of 1,001 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a maximum speed of 15 knots (27 km/h).
What is the range of the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a range of 2,500 km (1,349 nautical miles).
How many crew members serve on the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a crew complement of 56 personnel.
How many Mk IV LCU-class ships have been built?
8 vessels of the Mk IV LCU-class have been built.
Which countries operate the Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class is operated by India.
How much does a Mk IV LCU-class cost?
The Mk IV LCU-class has an estimated unit cost of approximately $540 million.
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