Hsuhai-class [Anchorage] Landing Ship Tank
The ex-LSD 38 Pensacola, an Anchorage-class dock landing ship, was leased by the Republic of China Navy from the United States. The ship was commissioned into Taiwan's Navy in early July 2000, following completion of the combat readiness program for the amphibious vessel. Renamed "Hsuhai," the ship replaced the landing ship "Chung Cheng". The ship, which was first commissioned by the US Navy in 1971, arrived in a navy base in southern Taiwan in early June 2000. It is 171 meters long and 25 meters wide with a displacement tonnage of 8,600-13,700 tons. It has a maximum speed of 22 knots and is able to sail 14,800 nautical miles before refueling. A second Anchorage-class ship may be acquired by Taiwan.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power Plant | Two 600 psi boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 24,000 total shaft horsepower |
| Length | 553 feet (168.6 meters) |
| Beam | 85 feet (25.9 meters) |
| Draft | 20 feet |
| Displacement | 13,700 - 14,000 tons (full load) |
| Speed | 22 knots (25.3 miles per hour, 40.5 km, per hour) |
| Range | . 14,800 nm @ 12 knots |
| Fuel | 2,750 tons |
| Aircraft | None |
| Armament |
2 - 25mm MK 38 Machine Guns 2 - 20mm Phalanx CIWS 6 - .50 cal machine guns |
| Landing Craft |
1/3 LCU or 6/9 LCM(8) or 12/18 LCM(6) or 50 LVT |
| Crew |
Ships Company: 18 officers, 303-340 enlisted Marine Detachment: 25 officers, 311 enlisted |
