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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
SINGAPORE
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
AYER CHAWAN landing craft (1968-1969)
Photo
Ayer Chawan 1989
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer Chawan | RPL54 | Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore | 1968 | deleted 1994 | |||
| Ayer Merban | RPL55 | Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore | 1968 | deleted 1994 | |||
| RPL56 | Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore | 1969 | deleted 1995 | ||||
| RPL57 | Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore | 1969 | deleted 1995 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 60 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 150 |
| Length, m | 27.0 |
| Breadth, m | 6.90 |
| Draught, m | 1.30 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 650 |
| Max speed, kts | 10 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 300(10) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 1 tank or 40 t of cargo |
| Electronic equipment | none |
| Complement | 9 |
Graphics
Ayer Chawan 1989
Project history
Logistic/landing craft.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
