Operational use: Designed to land one medium (30 tons) tank or motor vehicles directly on beach.
Description: Two designs are in use, the HIGGINS type constituting the majority. Recent changes include addition of machine guns and magnesyn compass, higher bulwark, and slight rearrangement aft.
Capacity: One 30-ton tank or 60,000 lb. of cargo, or 60 troops. BUREAU type (few in number) carries 120,000 lb. of cargo.
Endurance: 850 miles @ 6¼ kts.; Speed, 8 kts. (loaded); 11 kts. (normal load). 500 miles @ 7¼ kts.; 140 miles @ full speed.
Dimensions: Length, 50' 0'' o. a. Beam, 14' 1''.
Displacement: Light, 52,000 lb. Draft, 3' 0'' for'd, 4' 0'' aft. - Loaded, 52 tons.
Armament: Two .50-cal. M.G.
Armor 1/4'' HTS sides to control station. British are fitting bullet-proof mattresses.
Crew: 4.
Propulsion: Two 110-225 hp. Diesels of different designs; twin screws. |