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Naval ForcesNorth Korea

Hanchon Class

Landing craft utilityFielded 1985Pending verification
Naval ForcesPRK
Length 35.7 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLanding craft utility
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew16Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length35.7 m117 ftMed[1]
Beam7.9 m26 ftMed[1]
Draft1.20 mMed[1]
Displacement (full load)145 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion3 x Russian type 3D12Med[1]
Engine power600 total bhpMed[1]
Range1,111 km690 mi · 600 nmi600 nm at 12 knotsMed[1]
Speed10 kt19 km/hMed[1]
Fire control
Radars and sonars1 x Zarnitsa (Skin Head**)Med[1]
Summary

Little is confirmed about these utility landing craft except that they have a bow ramp, two machine guns, and are believed capable of carrying two tanks or up to 200 troops for a short distances. Characteristics are estimated.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. Hanchon Class North Korean Landing Craft Utility (LCU), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import