Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel (LCVP)
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| Type | Amphibious Warfare |
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| Builder | Geraldton Boat Builders, Western Australia |
| Displacement | 7 tonnes (full load) |
| Length | 13.2 metres1,320 cm 0.0132 km 0.0082 mi 43.307 ft 519.685 in |
| Beam | 3.5 metres350 cm 0.0035 km 0.00217 mi 11.483 ft 137.795 in |
| Main Machinery |
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| Speed | 22 knots, 15 knots (full load) |
| Company | 3
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Since 1993 the Royal Australian Navy has operated four Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel from the Landing Ship, Heavy (LSH) HMAS Tobruk (2 LCVP) and Replenishment Oiler (AOR) HMAS Success (1 LCVP). One LCVP is held in reserve and is operated by Defence Maritime Services at Garden Island, Sydney, who are also responsible for the maintenance of these craft.
These aluminum craft were built by Geraldton Boat Builders and can carry up to 36 personnel or a Land Rover with a half-ton trailer.
