Jurmo class landing craft

Jurmo class landing craft

The Jurmo class landing craft is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy. The original designation of the craft is Marine Alutech Watercat M12.

History

The Jurmo was the result of modernization in the Finnish Navy in the late 90's. It was designed to replace the existing Uisko class landing craft. Its main purpose is landing and transportation operations for the Finnish Coastal Jaegers in all weather conditions. It has excellent maneuverability and can come to a full stop in only one ship length from top speed. Low draft makes it ideal for amphibious assault even in shallow waters.

The Jurmo can transport 3 tons of cargo or 22 men.

The Jurmo is currently being evaluated by the German and Greek navies, and a number of vessels will also be delivered to the Royal Malaysian Police. [ [http://www.mil.fi/ruotuvaki/index.dsp?aid=3227 Ruotuväki article] ]

Operators

;FIN: Finnish Navy: U601-U638

;flag|Malaysia:Royal Malaysian Police: 10 vessels of the Watercat M14 version. [ [http://www.marinealutech.com/news.htm Marine Alutech press release] ]

Related development

*G class landing craft
*Uisko class landing craft
*Watercat M14 class landing craft

External links

* [http://www.mil.fi Finnish Defence Forces] "Website of The Finnish Defence Forces"
* [http://www.marinealutech.com Marine Alutech] "Website of Marine Alutech"

References


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