L-9003 Argens

Country:  France

Class, [Type]: Argens, [LST].

Builder: ACB, Nantes, France.

Launch date: 11 April 1959.

Commission date: 27 June 1980.

Decommission date: 04 December 1985.

Displacement ( tons ): 1.400 standard, 4.225 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 102,1 x 15,5 x 3,2

Main machinery: 2 x Pielstick 1.8V16PA diesels ( 2.000 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 11.

Range ( miles ): 18.500 at 10 knots.

Complement: 75 ( 6 officers ) + 170.

Guns: 2 x 40mm, 4 x 20mm.

A/S Mortars: 1 x 120mm.

Military lift: 1.800tm cargo. Carried 4 x LCVP.

Radar: Navigation: 1 x Decca 1226.