LCM-1E [SEP] manufacturer
LCM-1E
The LCM-1E is a class of amphibious mechanized landing craft manufactured by Navantia at their factory in San Fernando. These craft are intended to deliver troops and equipment onshore from amphibious assault ships during amphibious assaults. The craft are operated by the Spanish Navy and the Royal Australian Navy (the latter referring to the vessels as LHD Landing Craft or LLC), and have been ordered by the Turkish Navy.
Project history and design.
In 1999, a contract for the construction of two prototypes landing craft ("L-601
of 24 MH-60R "Romeo" Seahawk helicopters as a replacement for the S-70-B2.All 24 have been delivered.
List of major current and future projects.
- JP 2048 – Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment program
- Phase 3: LCM-8 replacement – Amphibious Watercraft Replacement
- Spanish LCM-1E type selected and an order for 12 was made September 2011.
- Phase 4A: replacement –
- Hull launched 17 February 2011. In service since 2014.
- Phase 4B: replacement –
- Keel laid down 18 February 2011