BMS Lichtenberg

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BMS Lichtenberg in the Bay of Laitstadt in 2019
History
 Besmenia
Name: Lichtenberg
Namesake: City of Lichtenberg
Operator: Besmenian Navy
Ordered: 10 January 1992
Laid down: 25 January 1992
Launched: 11 July 1993
Commissioned: 14 October 1997
Homeport: Lichtenberg
General characteristics
Class and type: Multipurpose landing ship
Displacement: 21,500 t (21,200 long tons; 23,700 short tons)
Length: 203.4 m (667 ft)
Draught: 6.5 m (21 ft)
Propulsion: 2x Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder.
Speed: 10 knots (12 mph; 19 km/h)
Range: 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Capacity: 40 vehicles
Troops: 810
Crew: 285 + 180 aviation personnel
Sensors and
processing systems:
  • Type 1008 Navigational Radar
  • 2 × Type 1007 Aircraft Control Radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys:
  • UAT Electronic Support Measures
  • DLH decoy Launchers
  • Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD)
Aircraft carried: Up-to 18 helicopters:
Aviation facilities:
  • Large flight deck
  • Hangar deck
  • Helicopter lifts
  • Vehicle deck

The BMS Lichtenberg is an Besmenian amphibious helicopter carrier and current flagship of the Besmenian Navy.

Design

Construction

Service history