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THONG KAEO utility landing craft (1982-1983)
Photo
Wang Nai 1997
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ทองแก้ว [Thong Kaeo] | 7, 1992- 771 | Naval DYd, Bangkok | 23.12.1982 | in service (2019) | |||
| ทองหลาง [Thong Lang] | 8, 1992- 772 | Naval DYd, Bangkok | 19.4.1983 | in service (2019) | |||
| วังนอก [Wang Nok] | 9, 1992- 773 | Naval DYd, Bangkok | 16.9.1983 | in service (2019) | |||
| วังใน [Wang Nai] | 10, 1992- 774 | Naval DYd, Bangkok | 11.11.1983 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 200 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 396 |
| Length, m | 41.0 |
| Breadth, m | 9.00 |
| Draught, m | 2.10 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 16V71N diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1400 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 1200(10) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 20/90 GAM-B01 |
| Military load | 3 tanks or 143 t cargo |
| Electronic equipment | Decca radar |
| Complement | 32 |
Graphics
Wang Nai 1997
Project history
Based on US LCU1626 class design. 30.5x5.5m vehicle deck. Fifth ship was ordered in 1984 but never completed.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
