Indian Navy's 4th LCU Of Mk IV Project Launched

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Indian Navy's 4th LCU Of Mk IV Project Launched

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Adding yet another milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in sophisticated shipbuilding, the fourth ship in the series of eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk IV project - Yard 2095 - for the Indian Navy was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, here today (23 Mar 2015).

The launching of Yard 2095, designed and built by GRSE was done in the presence of Vice Admiral RK Patnaik, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff and Smt. Seli Pattanaik.

Invocations from Atharva Veda were recited and Smt. Pattanaik named the ship ‘LCU L54’ and wished the ship good luck before launch.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Pattanaik asserted that Indian Navy has been the torch-bearer in the drive for indigenous construction of warships and acknowledged the role of GRSE as a reliable partner in pursuing the national goal of ‘Make in India’.

The DCNS also extended warm felicitations to the entire team of the GRSE for their significant contribution towards meeting the Navy’s growing requirements of state-of-art warships.

Two LCUs were earlier launched on March 12 and September 23, last year. The third LCU was launched on January 16, this year.

These ships will play significant role in transportation of main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and troops of the Indian Army during amphibious operations.

The ship can be deployed for maritime roles like maritime security, beaching and un-beaching operations, humanitarian relief operations and evacuation from distant islands, search and rescue operations besides peacekeeping missions.

Source:- Chindits: Indian Navy's 4th LCU Of Mk IV Project Launched

 

[K M Cariappa]

One more-one more-one more........

 

[Tshering22]

One more-one more-one more........

Heavens! To think that all this was halted for the sake of scams for 10 years!

 

[Kinetic]

Two LCUs were earlier launched on March 12 and September 23, last year. The third LCU was launched on January 16, this year.

Thats called speed!! MDL should learn!!!

More about the ship...


Landing Craft Utility

To transport, deploy and recover troops and equipment from ship to shore and vice versa, this ship shall be equipped with bow Ramp for handling the combat equipment and vehicles. Arrangement for transporting/ stowing, securing, loading and unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on main deck. Ballast tanks with ballasting/deballasting arrangements to achieve desired trim and for smooth beaching/unbeaching. Arrangement to pull in / pull out vehicles which are stranded on the beach by one tank hauling capstan installed on main deck.

Principal Particulars

Length Overall (m) 62.80 (Approx)
Breadth (m) 11.0
Draught (m) 1.70
Depth (m) 4.00
Displacement (tonne) 383 (Approx) (lleno)
Speed (knot) 15 Max (85% MCR)
Range (tonne) 1500@12 Knots of Economical Speed
Propulsion machinery

Main Engine Non Reversible Marine
Diesel Engines 2 x 1840 KW
Power Generation

Diesel Generator Sets 1 X 350 KW, 2 X 250 KW
Armaments

Armaments 2 X Gun (CRN 91)
4 X MMG & 2 X HMG
Ammunitions & Small Arms 1 X

 

[Ronin]

Looks like india has been planning to invade the makran coast in its war games

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Thats called speed!! MDL should learn!!!

More about the ship...


Landing Craft Utility

To transport, deploy and recover troops and equipment from ship to shore and vice versa, this ship shall be equipped with bow Ramp for handling the combat equipment and vehicles. Arrangement for transporting/ stowing, securing, loading and unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on main deck. Ballast tanks with ballasting/deballasting arrangements to achieve desired trim and for smooth beaching/unbeaching. Arrangement to pull in / pull out vehicles which are stranded on the beach by one tank hauling capstan installed on main deck.

Principal Particulars

Length Overall (m) 62.80 (Approx)
Breadth (m) 11.0
Draught (m) 1.70
Depth (m) 4.00
Displacement (tonne) 383 (Approx) (lleno)
Speed (knot) 15 Max (85% MCR)
Range (tonne) 1500@12 Knots of Economical Speed
Propulsion machinery

Main Engine Non Reversible Marine
Diesel Engines 2 x 1840 KW
Power Generation

Diesel Generator Sets 1 X 350 KW, 2 X 250 KW
Armaments

Armaments 2 X Gun (CRN 91)
4 X MMG & 2 X HMG
Ammunitions & Small Arms 1 X

The displace is about 830 Tons...

The ship is 63 metres long, 11 metres wide and displaces around 830 Tons.

With a maximum speed of 15 knots and an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, the ship is driven by twin-propeller fixed-pitch propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines each developing 1840 KWs.

The ship can accommodate 216 personnel including 160 army troops. The bow ramp on the ship enables loading and unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on beaching. Ballast arrangement further ensures desired trim for smooth beaching operations.

Two 30mm CRN-91 mounted guns will provide artillery fire support during landing operations.

Source:- GRSE Launched Indian Navy's Third Mk IV Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Vessel