Economic fast strategic sea-lift
The Rolls-Royce family of speed troop transport and
fast logistic vessel designs have the rare combination
of long range and high speed with relatively high payload.
Technology transfer across commercial and naval applications
has led to these 40 knot vessel designs capable of meeting
emerging military needs
The design uses a monohull commercial ropax hull design
with a wave-piercing bow. With a range of 3,000nmiles,
2,500 tonnes of cargo can be transported at 40 knots,
almost twice as fast as existing ships of equivalent
payload.
The smaller Intra-Theatre Logistic Vessel has a cargo
area of 2,310m² and is capable of transporting
up to 350 troops over 4,000nm at 40 knots.
Specific military features include a helicopter landing
area amidships capable of accommodating an aircraft
up to Chinook size.
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