LCM-260 class

Country of Origin: Philippines

ship list


 6 LCM-260 class MECHANIZED LANDING CRAFT (LCM)
     (ex-U.S. LCM(8) class)

 Pendant              Status

 LCM 260/LCM-265      Active

description

These landing craft were transferred to the Philippines on March 19, 1975, after service in the U.S. Navy. The LCM-260 sank on Nov. 13, 1990, during a typhoon, but was salvaged and restored to service.

status

Six units are active.

builders

 USA

characteristics

 Displacement:       118 tons full load
 Dimensions:
      length         73 ft 7 in (22.4 m) overall
      beam...

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