Sea Truck/Model 512 (LF-91) design
Country of Origin: Ecuador
ship list
0 British Rotork Sea Truck/Model 512-Type LANDING CRAFT Pennant Pennant LF 91 LF 94 LF 92 LF 95 LF 93 LF 96
description
These landing craft were built in Great Britain specifically for sale to Ecuador. They had a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) hull and a bow door/ramp. The craft had a shallow draft for beaching. They could carry 4 tons of cargo.
status
These craft were purchased in 1979. All were stricken in the late 1990s.
builders
Rotork Marine Ltd., Poole, U.K.
characteristics
DISPLACEMENT Standard 5 tons Full load 9 tons DIMENSIONS Length 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m) overall Beam 10 ft 6 in ( 3.2 m) PROPULSION Main 2 x Volvo type AQD YOA diesels Power 240 total bhp; 2 shafts PERFORMANCE Speed 26 knots (light)
issues and notes
None.
operational notes
None.
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