• Source: (NL)LCU

The (NL)LCU, which stands for (Netherlands) Landing Craft Utility, is a Dutch LCU. The Royal Netherlands Navy currently operates five LCU type Mk.II as well as twelve LCVPs for the Marine Corps.




(NL)LCU type Mk.I






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(NL)LCU type Mk.II



The Mk.I ships were extended by 9 m (29 ft 6 in). As a result, they could carry an extra 20 tons and land further up the beach. All Mk.I were upgraded to Mk.II standards.




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(NL)LCU type Mk.III



As part of their MLU, all Mk.II ships will eventually be upgraded to Mk.III standards. L9528 was the first to undergo this MLU. It is estimated that they will remain in service until at least 2032.




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See also


(NL)LCVP
Future of the Royal Netherlands Navy




Citations

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• Kapal Pendarat Tank
• (NL)LCU
• Landing Craft Utility
• (NL)LCVP
• Future of the Royal Netherlands Navy
• List of amphibious warfare ships
• List of active Royal Netherlands Navy ships
• Netherlands Marine Corps
• Rotterdam-class landing platform dock
• People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
• Miffy