:(NL)LCU#(NL)LCU type Mk.II
{{Short description|Landing craft}}
The (NL)LCU, which stands for (Netherlands) Landing Craft Utility, is a Dutch LCU. The Royal Netherlands Navy currently operates five LCU type Mk.II as well as twelve LCVPs for the Marine Corps.
(NL)LCU type Mk.I
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{{Infobox ship image | Ship image = 300px | Ship caption = }} {{Infobox ship class overview | Name = (NL)LCU Mk.I | Builders = | Operators = {{Navy|Netherlands}}, Netherlands Marine Corps | Class before = | Class after = (NL)LCU Mk.II | Subclasses = | Cost = | Built range = 1997-1999 | In service range = 1997-2006 | In commission range = | Total ships building = | Total ships planned = 5 | Total ships completed = 5 | Total ships cancelled = | Total ships active = | Total ships laid up = | Total ships lost = | Total ships retired = | Total ships preserved = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Ship tonnage = | Ship type = Landing Craft Utility | Ship displacement = {{Convert|225|t|LT|0}} | Ship length = {{Convert|27.30|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{Convert|6.85|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship height = | Ship draft = | Ship power = | Ship propulsion = | Ship speed = {{convert|11.6|kn}} | Ship range = | Ship endurance = | Ship capacity = 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV | Ship troops = | Ship complement = 6 crew | Ship armament = 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns | Ship notes = }} |
= Ships =
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| scope="col" | Pennant no.
! scope="col" | Status ! scope="col" | Note |
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| scope="row" | L9525
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| scope="row" | L9526
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| scope="row" | L9527
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| scope="row" | L9528
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
| scope="row" | L9529
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.II |
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(NL)LCU type Mk.II
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{{Infobox ship image | Ship image = 300px | Ship caption = }} {{Infobox ship class overview | Name = (NL)LCU Mk.II | Builders = | Operators = {{Navy|Netherlands}}, Netherlands Marine Corps | Class before = (NL)LCU Mk.I | Class after = (NL)LCU Mk.III | Subclasses = | Cost = | Built range = 2005-2006 | In service range = 2005-present | In commission range = | Total ships building = | Total ships planned = 5 | Total ships completed = 5 | Total ships cancelled = | Total ships active = | Total ships laid up = | Total ships lost = | Total ships retired = | Total ships preserved = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Ship tonnage = | Ship type = Landing Craft Utility | Ship displacement = {{Convert|225|t|LT|0}} | Ship length = {{Convert|36.30|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{Convert|6.85|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship height = | Ship draft = | Ship power = | Ship propulsion = | Ship speed = {{convert|11.6|kn}} | Ship range = | Ship endurance = | Ship capacity = 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV | Ship troops = | Ship complement = 7 crew | Ship armament = 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns | Ship notes = }} |
The Mk.I ships were extended by {{Convert|9|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |author=Henny de Boer |date=18 February 2025 |title=Landingsvaartuigen grondig gemoderniseerd |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2025/01/landingsvaartuig-gemoderniseerd |website=Materieelgezien |publisher=Defensie.nl |language=Dutch}} As a result, they could carry an extra 20 tons and land further up the beach. All Mk.I were upgraded to Mk.II standards.{{cite web |author=Evert Brouwer |date=21 February 2023 |title=Landingsvaartuig op de schop |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2023/01/landingsvaartuigen-op-de-schop |website=Materieelgezien |publisher=Defensie.nl |language=Dutch}}
= Ships =
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| scope="col" | Pennant no.
! scope="col" | Status ! scope="col" | Note |
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| scope="row" | L9525
| In service | |
| scope="row" | L9526
| In service | |
| scope="row" | L9527
| In service | |
| scope="row" | L9528
| In service | Upgraded to Mk.III |
| scope="row" | L9529
| In service | |
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(NL)LCU type Mk.III
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{{Infobox ship image | Ship image = | Ship caption = }} {{Infobox ship class overview | Name = (NL)LCU Mk.III | Builders = | Operators = {{Navy|Netherlands}}, Netherlands Marine Corps | Class before = (NL)LCU Mk.II | Class after = | Subclasses = | Cost = | Built range = 2023-present | In service range = 2024-present | In commission range = | Total ships building = | Total ships planned = 5 | Total ships completed = 1 | Total ships cancelled = | Total ships active = | Total ships laid up = | Total ships lost = | Total ships retired = | Total ships preserved = }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Ship tonnage = | Ship type = Landing Craft Utility | Ship displacement = {{Convert|225|t|LT|0}} | Ship length = {{Convert|36.30|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{Convert|6.85|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship height = | Ship draft = | Ship power = | Ship propulsion = | Ship speed = {{convert|11.6|kn}} | Ship range = | Ship endurance = | Ship capacity = 130 troops, 3 trucks, 2 armoured vehicles, 1 BRV | Ship troops = | Ship complement = 7 crew | Ship armament = 2× Browning M2 (12.7mm) machine guns | Ship notes = }} |
As part of their MLU, all Mk.II ships will eventually be upgraded to Mk.III standards.{{cite web |author=Evert Brouwer |date=15 March 2023 |title=Landingsvaartuigen in de revisie |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/allehens/2023/02/06_mu-lcu |website=Alle Hens |publisher=Defensie.nl |language=Dutch}} L9528 was the first to undergo this MLU. It is estimated that they will remain in service until at least 2032. On 23 January 2025 the first two refurbished LCUs were delivered by De Haas Shipyards to the Royal Netherlands Navy.{{cite web |url=https://swzmaritime.nl/news/2025/01/24/de-haas-completes-upgrade-of-dutch-navy-landing-craft/ |title=De Haas completes upgrade of Dutch navy landing craft |author=Mariska Buitendijk |date=24 January 2025 |website=SWZ|Maritime}}{{cite web |url=https://www.navaltoday.com/2025/01/27/dutch-navy-takes-delivery-of-two-upgraded-landing-craft/ |title=Dutch Navy takes delivery of two upgraded landing craft |author=Fatima Bahtić |date=27 January 2025 |website=Naval Today}}
= Ships =
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| scope="col" | Pennant no.
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| scope="row" | L9528
| In service | |
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See also
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Category:Amphibious warfare vessels of the Royal Netherlands Navy