Landing Craft Utility

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:ship
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LCU
gptkbp:armament may be fitted with light weapons
gptkbp:carries gptkb:person
vehicles
cargo
gptkbp:category gptkb:ship
gptkbp:crew varies by class
gptkbp:developed_during gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:feature shallow draft
flat bottom
bow ramp for loading/unloading
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Landing Craft Utility
gptkbp:length varies by class
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy
other navies
gptkbp:primaryUse transport troops and equipment from ship to shore
gptkbp:propulsion diesel engines
gptkbp:used_in amphibious operations
navies worldwide
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5