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LCM-1Elarger figure on 0 of 2
USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler
Measured figures
Length
Single source23.3 metres (76 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | LCM-1E | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
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| Power | 2 × MAN D-2842 LE 402X diesel engines (809 kW each) 2 × MJP CSU650 waterjets[source] | — |
| Name | LCM-1E[source] | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Builders | Navantia[source] | — |
| Operators | Spanish Navy Royal Australian Navy[source] | — |
| Preceded by | LCM-8[source] | — |
| Planned | 30 |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
349 ft 0 in (106.38 m)[source]
at economic speed
Single source190 nautical miles (350 km; 220 mi) at economic speed[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Completed | 26[source] | 2007[source] |
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| Active | 24[source] | — |
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| Retired | — |
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| Type | Roll-on/roll-off landing craft mechanised[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Ramps | Bow ramp and stern gate[source] | — |
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| Capacity | 1 × main battle tank, or 1 × self-propelled howitzer plus resupply vehicle, or 2 × MOWAG Piranha, or 6 × light tactical vehicles, or 170 personnel with equipment[source] | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
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| Role | class of amphibious mechanized landing craft[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | The landing craft have the ability to operate over-the-horizon, as they are equipped with radar navigation, GPS, gyro needle/magnetic compasses and HF communications equipment, VHF and UHF. This allows them to operate up to 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) from their mothership. Propulsion is supplied by two MAN D-2842 LE 402X diesel engines, which supply 809 kilowatts (1,085 hp) each to the two waterjets , allowing the craft to reach 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) unladen, and 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) loaded. Maximum range at economical speeds is 190 nautical miles (350 km; 220 mi).[source]LCM-1E · Project history and design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The LCM-1E incorporates a stern gate, allowing the loading and unloading of vehicles onto all landing craft within the dry stern dock, without having to open the gate to swap landing craft around. In turn, this saves having to dock down the landing platform, and allows re-stowing of vehicles while the landing platform is underway. There is a maximum limit of 12 tons for the transfer of vehicles in this configuration.[source]LCM-1E · Project history and design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
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| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
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| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
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| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
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| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
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| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
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| Status | — | Active[source] |
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| Propulsion | — | diesel engine[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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