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Ouragan-class landing platform dock
Photo: PH1 (AW) Raymond H. Turner II · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · France · 1962
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Ouragan-classlandingplatformdock

Ouragan-class landing platform dock
Ouragan-class landing platform dock Photo: PH1 (AW) Raymond H. Turner II · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Aviation Capacity
65
Command Facilities
80
Self-Defence
50
Endurance
85
Versatility
80
Survivability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin France
ManufacturerBrest
CategoryLanding Platform Dock (LPD)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1968
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
70
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) MASS Rating
1/2
Early Cold War
7/13
All-Time
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · 10 axes scored
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Aviation Capacity
65
Command Facilities
80
Self-Defence
50
Endurance
85
Versatility
80
Survivability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category.
01 / Overview
Ouragan-class landing platform dock
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1962–1968
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD) · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
landing platform dock (lpd) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationTransport de chalands de débarquement (TCD)
  • Ship TypeLanding platform dock
  • BuilderBrest Arsenal (DCN)
  • Commissioned1965
  • Ships in Class2
  • Rolelanding craft transport
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement4,800 t
  • Full Load Displacement7,800 t
  • Length149 m
  • Beam21.5 m
  • Draft5.4 m
▣Capacity5MOD.5
  • Troop Capacity349
  • Vehicle Capacityeleven light tanks or eight loaded CTMs or eighteen Mk 6 LCMs
  • Cargo Deadweight1,500 t
  • Well DeckYes
  • Landing Craft Carried4
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Shaft Power6,413 kW
  • Top Speed17 kn
  • Range9,000
  • Complement (crew)211
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense2MOD.2
  • Main Gun2 × 105 mm mortars
  • CIWS4 × Bofors 40 mm L/60 guns
⬢Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1962Production started
  2. 1965Entered service
  3. 1968Production ended
64
years in service
6
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A recessed area at the stern of certain amphibious warships, allowing landing craft or vehicles to enter/exit the vessel directly from the water.
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