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LCM2000-classlandingcraftmechanised

Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · Australia · 2003
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LCM2000-classlandingcraftmechanised

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Speed
30
Beach Access
70
Range
50
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Survivability
45
Sea-State Capability
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Australia
ManufacturerThales Australia
CategoryLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003–2005
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) MASS Rating
6/7
Post-Cold War
31/68
All-Time
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Speed
30
Beach Access
70
Range
50
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Survivability
45
Sea-State Capability
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category.
01 / Overview
LCM2000-class landing craft mechanised
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2003–2005
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
landing craft (lcac, lcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationLanding Craft Mechanised
  • Ship TypeAmphibious landing craft
  • BuilderAustralian Defence Industries
  • Commissioned2005
  • Ships in Class6
  • RoleAmphibious watercraft for Army
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Full Load Displacement135 t
  • Length25.4 m
  • Beam7.6 m
  • Draft1 m
▣Capacity1MOD.1
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Top Speed11.5 kn
  • Range700
  • Complement (crew)5
◆Self-Defense1MOD.1
  • Main GunTwo 12.7mm HMGs
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
  2. 2005Production ended
23
years in service
2
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) capability enables vehicles and equipment to be driven on/off a ship via ramps, facilitating rapid vehicle loading/unloading for amphibious operations.
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