23knots). The ASV LC can do 250nm at 31knots. From a transport-efficiency point of view the ASV LC is significantly better than the conventional planing type,” Tudem tells Warship Technology. As he also explains, the ASV LC is


able to actively manipulate its draught from ‘off cushion’ mode to ‘on cushion’ mode in seconds, a feature which eliminates the need for time-consuming ballasting procedures of the type required during beaching operations by a conventional craſt. “All in all,” says Tudem, “calculations


indicate that the ASV-LC will easily be able to perform four round trips a night with an LPD at 30nm from the coast, without refueling, while the conventional craſt will do only three.” Damen and ESI say further validation


of the landing craſt concept is currently in progress in order to optimise and de-risk the design, aſter which a demonstrator


Conventional landing craft are limited in the speed that they can achieve, making them unsuitable for ‘over-the-horizon’ operations.


could be built. “Te ASV LC can be scaled to larger sizes, offering equal performance and capability enhancements over


conventional craſt. Concept design work on a 70tonne payload version has already been started,” Tudem concludes. WT


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