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'Albion' – landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy

inherent in 1962 , the amphibious ships of the British Navy "Fearless" and "Intrepid" in accordance with the Conservative government's plans were to be written off 1981 year, depriving mobility Royal Marines. This policy is largely influenced the decision in Argentina 1982 year to land in the Falklands. Write-off of ships has been postponed, and they played a crucial role in the liberation of the islands. their substitute decision was taken by 10 years, but two new amphibious ships of the "Albion" were laid only 1998 and 2000 years, when the "Intrepid" was already dismantled.

Landing ship type “Albion” – video

new ship construction program, which was estimated to cost 429 millions of pounds, after the events 11 September 2001 year has been accelerated, and to DVDK requirements changed so, to ensure that a minimum of two amphibious operations simultaneously. Royal Navy ship "Albion" was launched in March 2001 year DVDK "Bulvark" was launched in November 2001 of the year, but working with him were transferred to "Albion", to speed up the completion of the last.


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy

Far surpassing the old ships in size and capabilities, DVKD "Albion" type are part of the Royal Navy's modernization program. They will be next to the new JW "Ocean" and four dropship supply such as "Bay". Modern command and control systems of the "Albion" ships represent the development of the Navy and Marine Corps UK. They were the first for British surface combatants equipped with diesel-electric powerplant. The need for technical staff to them a third less, than the old DVKD. These DVKD have four new landing craft "Ro» Mk10, each of which may carry a main battle tank "Challenger 2".


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy

Performance characteristics DVKD type "Albion"

total displacement 19 560 tonnes
Displacement with a filled
water docking camera
21 500 tonnes
Length 176 m
Width 29,9 m
Draft 6,7 m
GEMs diesel generators, supplies power to two
motor, that result in
effect of two shafts
Speed 20 knots
Cruising range 14 825 km with a travel speed 14 knots
weaponry 2 x 30mm ZAC “Goalkeeper” and two
Twin 20-mm anti-aircraft AU
Desantovmestimost 305 (in case of overload 710) human, six
tanks “Tour 2” or 30 BTR, four
general purpose DFA and DFA for four
transportation of infantry and vehicles
Aviagruppa two / three medium helicopters

Photo DVKD type "Albion"


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy


		«Albion» -  landing helicopter dock ship of the British Navy

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