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Solgae 631-class LCAClarger figure on 1 of 3
Measured figures
Length
Single source27.9 m (91 ft 6 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Solgae 631-class LCAC | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
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| Name | Solgae 631 class[source] | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Builders | HJ Shipbuilding & Construction[source] | — |
| Operators | Republic of Korea Navy[source] | — |
| In commission | 2007–present[source] | — |
| Planned | — | |
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 2 of 3
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 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)
Single source185 km (115 mi) at 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)[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 | 2007[source] |
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| Active | — |
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| Type | Air-cushioned landing craft[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Propulsion | 2 × Vericor ETF40B gas turbines[source] | diesel engine[source] |
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| Capacity | Up to 55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)[source] | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
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| Armament | 2 × K6 12.7 mm machine guns[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | South Korea[source] South Korea[source] | — |
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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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| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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