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Naval ForcesNorth Korea

Nampo Class

Landing craft utilityFielded 1975Pending verification
Naval ForcesPRK
Length 27.7 m
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System
TypeLanding craft utility
Date of introduction1975
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew19Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length27.7 m91 ftMed[1]
Beam6.1 m20 ftMed[1]
Draft1.80 mMed[1]
Displacement (full load)82 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion4 x type M50-F4 EnginesMed[1]
Engine power4,800 total bhp;Med[1]
Range833 km518 mi · 450 nmi450 nm at 30 knotsMed[1]
Speed40 kt74 km/hMed[1]
Fire control
Radars and sonars1 x Zarnitsa (Skin Head**) or 1 x Type 351 (Pot Head**)Med[1]
Summary

The hull of these vessels is a modification of the CHONG-JIN Class. Some of the above are employed as patrol craft with the bow doors welded shut.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. Nampo 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