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  Allied Landing Craft and Ships

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DUKW  --  LBE  --  LBK  --  LBO  --  LBV (M)  --  LCA  --  LCC (1)  --  LCF (3)  --  LCG (L) (3)  --  LCH  --  LCI (L) 1-350  --  LCI (L) 351-1098  --  LCM (3)  --  LCP (L)  --  LCS (L) (3)  --  LCS (S) (1)  --  LCT (5)  --  LCT (6)  --  LCV  --  LCVP  --  LSD  --  LST  --  LVT (2)  --  

LANDING CRAFT, FLAK (MARK 3)

Dimensions: Length, 195'9'' o.a.  Beam, 31'10''.

Displacement: 440 tons (light).

Endurance: 2,700 miles @ 9½ kts.

Speed: 9½ kts. (max.) @ 1,100 r.p.m.

Draft: 2'5'' for'd, 6'9'' aft., light.

Armament: Eight 2 pdr. pompoms and four 20 mm. (LCF 3-6); or four 2 pdr. pompoms and eight 20 mm. (LCF 7-18).

Armor: 15-lb. DIHT plating to gun shields and gun positions; plastic on bridge.

Crew: 2 officers, 10 men; gunners, 2 officers, 48 men, with accomodations.

Propulsion: 2 Paxman 500-hp. Diesels, twin 40'' screws.

Fuel: 24 tons Diesel oil.

Source : ONI 226 - ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AND SHIPS - NAVY DEPARTMENT