Operational use: As an oceangoing infantry carrier for direct unloading on the beach. Although troop accommodations are provided, this space limits the practical operational time to 48 hours.
Capacity: 9 officers and 200 troops, or 75 tons cargo (oceangoing).
Dimensions: Length, 160'3¾'' o. a. Beam, 23'3''.
Displacement: Loaded, 385 tons. - Landing, 257.5 tons. - Light, 209.2 ton. Tons per inch immersion, 7.0 (loaded), 6.5 (landing).
Armament: Five 20 mm AA.
Armor: 10-lb. STS plating to splinter shields, pilothouse, and conning station.
Endurance: 8,000 miles @ 12 kts. and 110 tons fuel.
Speed: 15.5 kts. (max) @ 650 rpm and 45'' pitch, 14.5 kts. (cont.) @ 585 rpm and 45'' pitch.
Propulsion: 8 GM diesels (4 per shaft) with max. BHP 1600; twin variable pitch screws.
Fuel: 110 tons fuel, 240 gals. lube oil; 37 tons F.W.
Crew: 4 officers, 25 men. |