Damen LST 100
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- Albwardy Damen Sharjah (for NN)
- Austal (for ARA)
- TBD (for USN)
- Current:
- Future:
_(cropped).jpg) NNS Kada during operation Guinex-III | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders |
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| Operators |
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| Subclasses | McClung class (USN) |
| Built | 2019-present |
| In commission | 2022-present |
| Planned | 45 |
| Active | 1 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type | Landing Ship, Tank |
| Displacement | 4,000 t (3,900 long tons) |
| Length | 100 m (328 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 16 m (52 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) |
| Speed | 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) (maximum) |
| Range | 3,400 nautical miles (6,300 km; 3,900 mi) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 2 in davits on foredeck (optional) |
| Capacity | 500 tonnes cargo |
| Troops | 250-282 troops |
| Crew | 18-32 |
| Aviation facilities | Flight deck |
The Damen LST 100 is a class of Landing Ship, Tank designed by the Dutch Damen Group. It is a versatile, non-developmental, sea-going vessel intended for amphibious operations, troop and vehicle transport, and humanitarian assistance. In late 2025, the design gained international prominence when it was selected as the basis for the United States Navy's McClung-class landing ship medium.[2]
LST 100 was developed as part of Damen Group's amphibious series, a range of standardized vessels (from 40 to 120 meters) designed to reduce costs and construction timelines through modularity. Unlike "clean-sheet" military designs, LST 100 was engineered as a non-developmental, sea-going vessel, meaning it was designed for immediate production using proven commercial shipbuilding standards adapted for naval use.[2]
Some key features are:
- Beachability: The vessel is designed to beach itself on unimproved shorelines, using clam doors and a ramp to offload heavy equipment and personnel directly onto land.[3]
- Cargo Capacity: It features approximately 1,020 m2 (11,000 sq ft) of roll-on/roll-off space. It can carry over 500 tonnes of military hardware, including heavy tanks (like the M1 Abrams) or HIMARS launchers.[3][4]
Current operators
Nigeria (1+1 planned)
The Nigerian Navy was the LST 100 launch customer. The first vessel, NNS Kada (6), was built at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah and delivered in 2022.[5] A second vessel was subsequently ordered.[6]