PLATFORM TYPE:   LOGISTICS LANDING SHIP (LSL)
PLATFORM NAME:   HMS SIR GERAINT L 3027
                 HMS SIR TRISTRAM L 3505
                 HMS SIR PERCIVAL L 3036
                 HMS SIR BEDIVERE L 3004
                 HMS SIR LANCELOT L 3029

DESCRIPTION:     PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT FOR
                 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT OPERATIONS
SPEED:           17KTS
MANNING LEVEL:   65 PLUS 340 TROOPS
DIMENSIONS:      412 x 59 x 13 FT
DISPLACEMENT:    5674 FULL LOAD
RANGE:           8,000 AT 15KTS
POWER PLANT:     2 DIESELS 9,400 HP
                 2 SHAFTS

GUNS:            4  20mm ORELIKON

RADARS:
   (NAVIGATION): TYPE 1006

AIRCRAFT:        OPERATES GAZELLE AH-1 AND/OR
                 LYNX HELICOPTERS

COUNTRY:         UNITED KINGDOM
COMMENTS:        UP TO 20 HELICOPTERS CAN BE TRANSPORTED



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