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.
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".
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"