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Friday, 5 January 2024

Characteristics for an American dock landing ship (LSD) in March 1961

Dimensions 458 x 72 x 18 feet. Speed 12 (cruising)-17 (maximum) knots. Troop capacity 200. Cargo capacity 3 LCU or 18 LCM_6 or 9-LCM-8 or 41 LVT or 47 DUKW. Capacaity may be increased by installation of mezzanine and upper decks above well deck to carry additional 51 LVT or 61 DUKW.

Source

Army forces in amphibious operations (the Army Landing Force). Department of the Army Field Manual FM 31-12. March 1961.

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