Sichang
Sichang
Landing Ships
Basic Information
Name
Sichang
Designation
Sichang
Alternate Designation
Type PS700
Equipment Type
Landing Ships
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The Royal Thai Navy Sichang or Type PS700 class landing craft have been designed to deliver up to 350 fully equipped marines onto enemy shores as well as 850 tons of equipment. The ship facilities include an aft deck allowing for operations by an helicopter. The ship's propulsion system features two diesel engines developing 9,600-bhp and a top speed of 16 knots. The Sichang ship is equipped with a 40mm gun, two 20mm guns and two 12.7mm machine guns. The Royal Thai Navy commissioned two Sichang landing crafts in 1987 and 1992.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
52
Displacement
4235.00 tonnes
Beam
15.70 m
Draft
3.50 m
Max Speed
16.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Landing Ships
Status
Active
Also Known As
Type PS700
Origin
Thailand
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1987
Total Production
2
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
52
Number of Aircraft
1
Number of Engines
2
Troops
350
Dimensions — Beam
15.7 meter
Dimensions — Draft
3.5 meter
Dimensions — Length
109 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
40 millimeter
Mass — Cargo
850 ton
Mass — Full Displacement
4,235 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
9,600 bhp
Speed — Top Speed
16 knot
Details
Country of Origin
Thailand
Category
Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Naval > Landing Ships and Amphibious Assault Ships
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002856
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
109 m
Width
15.7 m
Height
—
Weight
4235000 kg
Operators (1)
Thailand
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