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G-class landing craftlarger figure on 0 of 2
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
mariners
Single source26 mariners[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | G-class landing craft | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Yanmar 4LHAM-STP Diesel and Rolls-Royce FF 240 waterjet; 230hp or Volvo Penta Diesel, TAMD 42 and Rolls-Royce FF 240 waterjet (Sweden)[source] | — |
| Name | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] | |
| Builders | Marine Alutech[source] | — |
| Succeeded by | Uisko class landing craft[source] | — |
| Type | landing craft, vehicle/personnel[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
| Completed | — | 2007[source] |
| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
| Status | — | Active[source] |
| Propulsion | — | diesel engine[source] |
| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |