Mark IV Indian Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
Mark IV
Landing Craft
Other
Basic Information
Name
Mark IV Indian Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
Designation
Mark IV
Alternate Designation
Mark IV
Equipment Type
Landing Craft
Manufacturer
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The Mark IV Indian Landing Craft Utility (LCU) are built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy. The ships are intended for multi-role amphibious missions jointly carried out by the Indian Navy and Indian Army.
Ground Specifications
Crew
46
Main Weapon
2 x CRN 91 30mm naval guns
Max Speed
28.0 km/h
Range
2800.0 km
Variants
LCU-L51
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
LCU-L52
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
LCU-L53
Commissioned: 2018
Status: Active
LCU-L54
Commissioned: 2018
Status: Active
LCU-L55
Commissioned: 2018
Status: Active
LCU-L56
Commissioned: 2019
Status: Active
LCU-L57
Commissioned: 2020
Status: Active
LCU-L58
Commissioned: 2021
Status: Active
System
Alternative Designation
Mark IV
Type
Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
Builder
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Crew
46 Enlisted; 5 Officers
Cargo Capacity
The LCU can carry up to 216 personnel and 145 tons of cargo.
Its hydraulic ramp fitted at the bow allows the loading and offloading of combat equipment and vehicles during amphibious missions. The LCU is also equipped with a ballast system for the efficient landing of vehicles and equipment.
Dimensions
Length
62.8 m
Height
INA
Beam
11.0 m
Draft
4.0 m
Displacement, Standard
830 tons
Displacement, Full Load
1,001 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 × MTU 16V 4000 M53
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
2,470 hp each
Maximum Range
2,800 km at 12 kn (22 km/h)
Maximum Speed
15 kn (28 km/h)
Communications
Note
The communication systems on board the vessels include a SATCOM – Link II Mod 1 tactical datalink and ELK 7036 communications intelligence (COMINT) system.
Main Weapon System
Note
The Mk-IV Class LCU is armed with 2 x CRN 91 30mm naval guns that are equipped with BPK 2-42 sight with day and night modes.
Fed by a double-belt gun loading system, the CRN 91 cannon has a maximum rate of 550 rounds a minute and can engage targets within the maximum range of 4,000m with high-explosive incendiary and fragmentation tracer projectiles.
The secondary armament includes two heavy machine guns (HMGs), four medium machine guns (MMGs) and Igla man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS).
Radar Systems
Note
INA
Protection
Hull
The LCU features a steel hull and aluminum alloy deckhouse.
Countermeasures
The surveillance and countermeasures are complemented by the MiniPOP surveillance system and Sanket S electronic support measures (ESM) system respectively.
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
62.8 m
Width
11 m
Height
—
Weight
1001000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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