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Uisko class landing craft

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Name
  
Uisko

Displacement
  
10 tons

Preceded by
  
G class landing craft

Length
  
10.5 m

Uisko-class landing craft

Succeeded by
  
Jurmo class landing craft

Type
  
landing craft, personnel

The Uisko class, also known as the Marine Alutech Watercat M11 landing craft is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy. It is the predecessor of the Jurmo class landing craft. Uisko was the first water jet vessel of the Finnish Navy. It features excellent maneuverability and low draft suitable for shallow waters. It can be used for amphibious assault and transport of marine infantry. The uisko has a cargo capacity of 2.5 tons.

Vessels

  • U-200 series: U210-U211
  • U-300 series: U301-U317
  • U-400 series: U400-
  • U-600 Series: U601-638 (Jurmo class)
  • U-700 series: U700-712 (Jehu class)
  • References

    Uisko-class landing craft Wikipedia