40' MPF Landing Craft
Vigor has delivered a total of 33 Military Preposition Force (MPF) utility boats to the United States Navy now in operation worldwide. The 40’ high-speed landing craft are complementing the Navy’s existing LCM-8 craft as part of the Improved Navy Lighterage System in support of pre-positioned Marine Amphibious assault missions.
Principal Characteristics
Length (Overall)
44.1' (13.44m)
Length (On Deck)
40.5' (12.34m)
Beam (Overall)
14.5' (4.42m)
Draft (RFS)
2.5' (0.76m)
Displacement
40,375 lbs (20.19 tons)
Fuel Capacity
600 gal (2274l)
Water Capacity
20 gal (75.8l)
Top Speed (Loaded)
~38 knots
Top Speed (Lightened)
~42 knots
Engines
(2) Cummins QSM 11, 660 BHP each
Transmission
ZF 325
Propulsors
(2) Hamilton 364 Waterjets
GENSET
Northern Lights 6kW
Other
Furuno Navnet electronics package
M2 / MK19 / M60E3 weapons mounts
Ship board stowage cradle
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