Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM 40)
Displacement (Full Load):
324.88 ton
Draught (Fore) :
1.838 m (2 MBT) / 1.33 m (1 MBT)
Draught (Aft) :
1.586 m (2 MBT) / 1.63 m (1 MBT)
Length Overall :
41.70 m
Beam :
9.15 m
Description

The LCM-40 is constructed entirely of marine-grade aluminum. Boasting cutting-edge technology, featuring a domestic and original design. The LCM-40 has very high maneuverability with its water-jet propulsion system and with reversible gearbox, back flush capability. The LCM-40 is the first and only vessel in the world to carry two battle tank capacity. In addition to its primary role in landing missions, the LCM-40 is also capable of performing Logistic Support duties, with the range of 450 nautical miles.

Electric Power
2 x 120 kW Diesel Generator
Propulsion System
2 x 2720 kW Main Engines
2 x Water Jets
Navigation
EOD
X-Band NAVRAD
Chart Plotter
Wind Walker
SIMRAD
Complement And Load Capacity
2 Officers
4 Ratings
2 Tanks (MBT) or 120 Marines
Communication
120W UHF TX/RX
50W VHF TX/RX
VHF DSC IMM
Weapons
3 x 12.7mm Machine Guns
Speed
Maximum : 18.0 knots with 2 MBT
Maximum : 25.0+ knots with 1 MBT