LCU 1700
LCU 1700
Landing Crafts
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Basic Information
Name
LCU 1700
Designation
LCU 1700
Alternate Designation
LCU 1710
Equipment Type
Landing Crafts
Manufacturer
Austal
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The LCU 1700 is a new class of Landing Craft Unit built by Austal USA following the requirements of the US Navy and US Marine Corps. These vessels are used to deliver personnel, fighting vehicles and equipment to enemy shores. The US Navy awarded a $91 million contract to Austal in September 2023 for the construction of three LCU 1710 crafts to be delivered by 2026.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
13
Displacement
428.00 tonnes
Beam
9.40 m
Max Speed
11.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Landing Crafts
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
LCU 1710
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Austal
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
Total Production
5
Unitary Cost
USD $30 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
13
Number of Engines
2
Troops
400
Dimensions — Beam
9.4 meter
Dimensions — Length
42.4 meter
Mass — Cargo
170 ton
Mass — Full Displacement
428 ton
Performance — Max Range
1,200 nautical mile
Power — Total Combined Power
1,000 hp
Speed — Cruise Speed
8 knot
Speed — Top Speed
11 knot
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Naval > Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004403
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
42.4 m
Width
9.4 m
Height
—
Weight
428000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
United States
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