(NL)LCU
The (NL)LCU, which stands for (Netherlands) Landing Craft Utility, is a Dutch LCU. The Royal Netherlands Navy currently operates five LCU type Mk.II as well as twelve LCVPs for the Marine Corps.
(NL)LCU type Mk.I
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | (NL)LCU Mk.I |
| Operators |  Royal Netherlands Navy, Netherlands Marine Corps |
| Succeeded by | (NL)LCU Mk.II |
| Built | 1997-1999 |
| In service | 1997-2006 |
| Planned | 5 |
| Completed | 5 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type | Landing Craft Utility |
| Displacement | 225 tonnes (221 long tons) |
| Length | 27.30 m (89 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 6.85 m (22 ft 6 in) |
| Speed | 11.6 knots (21.5 km/h; 13.3 mph) |
| Capacity | 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV |
| Complement | 6 crew |
| Armament | 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns |
Ships
[edit]| Pennant no. | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| L9525 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| L9526 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| L9527 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| L9528 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| L9529 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
(NL)LCU type Mk.II
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | (NL)LCU Mk.II |
| Operators | Royal Netherlands Navy, Netherlands Marine Corps |
| Preceded by | (NL)LCU Mk.I |
| Succeeded by | (NL)LCU Mk.III |
| Built | 2005-2006 |
| In service | 2005-present |
| Planned | 5 |
| Completed | 5 |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Type | Landing Craft Utility |
| Displacement | 225 tonnes (221 long tons) |
| Length | 36.30 m (119 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 6.85 m (22 ft 6 in) |
| Speed | 11.6 knots (21.5 km/h; 13.3 mph) |
| Capacity | 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV |
| Complement | 7 crew |
| Armament | 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns |
The Mk.I ships were extended by 9 m (29 ft 6 in). As a result, they could carry an extra 20 tons and land further up the beach. All Mk.I were upgraded to Mk.II standards.
Ships
[edit]| Pennant no. | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| L9525 | In service | |
| L9526 | In service | |
| L9527 | In service | |
| L9528 | In service | Upgraded to Mk.III |
| L9529 | In service |
(NL)LCU type Mk.III
[edit]| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | (NL)LCU Mk.III |
| Operators | Royal Netherlands Navy, Netherlands Marine Corps |
| Preceded by | (NL)LCU Mk.II |
| Built | 2023-present |
| In service | 2024-present |
| Planned | 5 |
| Completed | 1 |
| General characteristics [3] | |
| Type | Landing Craft Utility |
| Displacement | 225 tonnes (221 long tons) |
| Length | 36.30 m (119 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 6.85 m (22 ft 6 in) |
| Speed | 11.6 knots (21.5 km/h; 13.3 mph) |
| Capacity | 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV |
| Complement | 7 crew |
| Armament | 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns |
As part of their MLU, all Mk.II ships will eventually be upgraded to Mk.III standards. L9528 was the first to undergo this MLU. It is estimated that they will remain in service until at least 2032.[3]
Ships
[edit]| Pennant no. | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| L9528 | In service |
See also
[edit]Citations
[edit]- ^ "L 9510 TYPE MK I - POLYESTER" (in Dutch). Onze Marine Vloot. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "LCU-landingsvaartuig (materieel)" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ a b "Eerste vernieuwde LCU-landingsschip te water gelaten" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 2024-06-14.