project 03c / LCU Mk9 "Black Pig"

LCU Mk9 landing craft was built for use on the LPD's HMS "Fearless" and "Intrepid" where they were operated from the dock in the rear of the ships.The Mk9 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- animation (anim3,4 & gear) of the cargo old with different options of loads (Land Rover, armored vehicles),
Propulsion       2 Schottel SPJ 57T pump jets


The VS NG version features:
- genuine Volvo TAMD63P engine sound,
- max speed 10 knots at 2800 RPM, [speed controlled by perfomance profile]
- swinging cabin doors,
- animation (anim or control+A) of of the anchor,
- animation (anim1) of the bow ramp,
- animation (anim2) of the blinds,
- animation (anim3) of the cargo hold with deployment of the"igloo",
- animation (anim 4 & gear) of the cargo hold with 2 options of loads,
- animated and retractable flag (tagged as a jib sail),
- adjusted docking points as well as anchor point,
- adjusted cargo points (8) (although currently useless), 
- azipod controls simulating the handling of pump jets, no reverse control.

VS NG does not currently accept objects to be loaded on vehicules consequently the configuration is standard.
Nevertheless, a file "elementsA.cfg" is provided for those who prefer to navigate the boat unloaded with the corresponding trim [as in the VSF version]. Just rename the file to "elements.cfg".

The compressed file includes Chris Johnston's version of light.dds originally provided with his "Flatbed_V2" add-on. It should be copied to the "graphics" folder [don't forget to make a backup copy of the original].



 

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