Design 

LCU Mk9 landing craft was capable of traveling as an Ocean going vessel and a number would be converted into a version, affectionatly known as the "Black Pig", for use in Norway by the Royal Marines. The crew had full living quarters aboard with galley and heads.
 
Main characteristics:  
Displacement             241.31t
Length overall            24.60m
Moulded Beam            7m
Max draft to DWL        1.65 m
Engines            2 Volvo TAMD63P  (1000-2800RPM)
Power              2x360 BHP
Propulsion       2 Schottel SPJ 57T pump jets



2 versions are available:

VSF optimized                               or           VS NG optimized