The flight deck of Atlântico can support the operations of up to 18 helicopters, including EC725 Caracal, S-70B Seahawk, and AS350 Écureuil.įour 30mm DS30M Mk 2 remote weapon systems aboard the ship serve as primary weapons as the three original Phalanx 20mm CIWS were removed before delivery to the Brazilian Navy. It is capable of carrying 800 troops, four landing craft, and up to 40 vehicles.
8. Atlantico Amphibious Assault Ship Atlântico amphibious assault ship was acquired by the Brazilian Navy from the UK Royal Navy in 2018.Ītlântico (A140), the Brazilian Navy’s flagship, measures 203m-long and displaces 21,000t at full load. The lead ship in the class, ROKS Dokdo, was commissioned in July 2007, while the second vessel, ROKS Marado, is under construction at Hanjin Heavy Industries shipyard in Busan with commissioning scheduled for 2020. The Dokdo-Class is in service with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
The propulsion system provides a maximum speed of 23k and a range of 10,000nmi at an economical speed of 18k. It is powered by four SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC diesel engines. The Dokdo-Class LPH is armed with two Goalkeeper CIWSs and a RIM-116 RAM launcher. The LPH offers space for 700 marines, tanks, trucks, amphibious assault vehicles and landing craft while its flight deck supports the operation of five helicopters simultaneously. It can support landing missions and sea-based air operations, peacekeeping, disaster recovery, and counter-terrorism operations. The Dokdo-class amphibious ship or landing platform helicopter (LPH) serves as a command and control platform for mobile naval fleet. Image courtesy of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Dokdo Class Amphibious Assault Ships Dokdo Class amphibious assault ship can transport 700 marines, tanks, trucks, amphibious assault vehicles, landing craft and helicopters.
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