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BALIKPAPAN heavy landing craft (1971-1974)
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Labuan 1984
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balikpapan | L126 | Walkers, Maryborough | 1.5.1971 | 15.8.1971 | 8.12.1971 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Waray) | |
| Brunei | L127 | Walkers, Maryborough | 9.8.1971 | 15.10.1971 | 5.1.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Philippines (Ivatan) | |
| Labuan | L128 | Walkers, Maryborough | 1.11.1971 | 29.12.1971 | 9.3.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Papua New Guinea (Lakekamu) | |
| Tarakan | L129 | Walkers, Maryborough | 12.12.1971 | 16.3.1972 | 15.6.1973 | stricken 11.2014, to Philippines (Batak) | |
| Wewak | L130 | Walkers, Maryborough | 21.3.1972 | 18.5.1972 | 10.8.1973 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Iwak) | |
| Salamaua | L131 | Walkers, Maryborough | 29.5.1972 | 27.7.1972 | 19.10.1973 | to Papua New Guinea 11.1974 (Salamaua) | |
| Buna | L132 | Walkers, Maryborough | 31.7.1972 | 26.9.1972 | 7.12.1973 | to Papua New Guinea 11.1974 (Buna) | |
| Betano | L133 | Walkers, Maryborough | 9/1972 | 5.12.1972 | 8.2.1974 | stricken 12.2012, to Philippines (Agta) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 316 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 503 |
| Length, m | 44.5 |
| Breadth, m | 10.1 |
| Draught, m | 1.90 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors Detroit Diesel 6-71 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 675 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 2280(9) (with 150t cargo) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 7.6/90 |
| Military load | 3 tanks or 180 t cargo |
| Electronic equipment | Decca RM916 radar |
| Complement | 14 |
Graphics
Labuan 1984
Project history
They were rated as heavy landing craft (LCH) and can carry three tanks. They were originally built for the Army.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
