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HADIYA logistic landing craft (1979)
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Al Jahra 1979
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| هدية [Hadiya] | Vosper Private, Singapore | 1979 | captured by Iraq 2.8.1990 (هدية [Hadiya]) | ||||
| شريف [Ceriff] | Vosper Private, Singapore | 1979 | captured by Iraq 2.8.1990 (شريف [Ceriff]) | ||||
| الجهرا [Al Jahra] | Vosper Private, Singapore | 1979 | captured by Iraq 2.8.1990 (الجهرا [Al Jahra]) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 320 |
| Length, m | 32.3 |
| Breadth, m | 7.50 |
| Draught, m | 2.50 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Rolls-Royce C8M-410 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 750 |
| Max speed, kts | 9.5 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 1500(9) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 170 t cargo |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement |
Graphics
Al Jahra 1979
Project history
Unusual design with stern ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
All were captured by Iraqi forces during invasion in August 1990.
