Joao II
Joao II
Amphibious Assault Ships
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Joao II
Designation
Joao II
Alternate Designation
MPV 10720
Equipment Type
Amphibious Assault Ships
Manufacturer
Damen Shipyard Galati
Date of Introduction
2027
Description
The Portuguese Navy Joao II, also known as MPV 10720, is a Multifunctional Naval Platform intended to undertake a wide range of missions. The ship is well suited for multi-purpose activities such as oceanographic research, environmental control, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and maritime surveillance and military support tasks. In 2023, Portugal selected Damen shipyard to build the ship in Romania to save costs. The Joao II vessel is expected to be commissioned in late 2026 or early 2027.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
48
Displacement
7000.00 tonnes
Beam
20.00 m
Max Speed
15.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Amphibious Assault Ships
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
MPV 10720
Origin
Romania
Contractor
Damen Shipyard Galati
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2027
Total Production
1
Unitary Cost
200 million Euro
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
48
Number of Aircraft
2
Troops
300
Dimensions — Beam
20 meter
Dimensions — Length
108 meter
Mass — Full Displacement
7,000 ton
Speed — Top Speed
15 knot
Details
Country of Origin
Romania
Category
Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Naval > Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004709
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
108 m
Width
20 m
Height
—
Weight
7000000 kg
Operators (1)
Portugal
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