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Rapid Strategic Lift Ship (RSLS)

Major Capabilities Desired (19 Feb 04 N42 Tasking)NAVSEA Feasibility Study completed Sep 04
Built to commercial standards
Civilian mariner manned
Arrival Draft 24 ft
Speed36 - 39 Knot Transit Speed 36 - 39 Knots
range8000 - 10000 Nm Range8000 nm
Cargo Aircraft Marine Expeditionary Brigade Rotary Wing Aircraft (20 CH-53E, 18 AH-1Z, 9 UH-1Y, 10 CH-60)20 CH-53, 18 AH-1Z, 9 UH-1Y, 10 CH-60
  • C-130 basing capability option
    • Flight Deck With One Land/Launch Spot
    Payload 5,000 stons
    1000-3000 Passengers1,650 military passengers (MEB ACE support)
    3000 Tons of Cargo in 250 Containers250 TEU (Twenty feet Equivalent Unit)
    Square 131,000 sqft



    Rapid Strategic Lift Ship (RSLS) Hangar Variant
    Transit Speed36 - 39 Knot
    Range8000 - 10000 Nm
    Marine Expeditionary Brigade Rotary Wing Aircraft (20 CH-53E, 18 AH-1Z, 9 UH-1Y, 10 CH-60)
    Passengers1000 - 3000
    Cargo3000 Tons in 250 Containers
    Flight Deck With One Land/Launch Spot
    DIMENSIONS
    Length, LBP: 290.0 m
    Length, Overall: 300.0 m
    Beam, DWL: 32.0 m
    Beam, Weather Deck: 32.0 m
    Navigational Draft: 8.1 m
    PERFORMANCE
    Sustained Speed: 36 knots
    Shaft Power: 144,000 kW
    Endurance: 8,000 nm @ 36 knots
    Service Life: 40 Years
    ACCOMMODATIONS
    Off/ CPO/ Enlisted/
    Lic SNCO Unlic Total
    MSC 15 - 25 40
    Navy 240 165 1,245 1,650
    Total 255 165 1,250 1,690
    Habitability: Mixed Gender Compliant Navy accommodations to LHD 8-like standards
    Accommodation Area: 10,700 m2
    AVIATION FACILITIES
    Navair Certifiable Flight Deck (both operating spots)
    Aircraft:
  • 20 CH-53E
  • 18 AH-1Z
  • 9 UH-1Y
  • 10 CH-60
    • Land/Launch Spots: Two
    Hangar: Deckhouse: 2,645 m2
    Below Deck: 6,250 m2
    Aircraft Elevators: One, interior, 68' L x 35' W
    MACHINERY SYSTEMS
    Gas Turbine Propulsion System
    4 x 35.2 mW (47,200 hp) Rolls-Royce MT30 Gas Turbine Propulsion Engines
    6 x 2,500 kW Ship's Service Diesel Generators
    One 2,000 kW Emergency Diesel Generator
    4 x Water Jets
    AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
    Cargo Crane: One single pedestal, twin boom cargo crane (135' max radius)
    Stores Crane: One, 5 ton capacity (50' max. radius)
    External Ramp One, portable, capacity 35 Stons
    Ramp Platform: One, deck edge, hinged (stbd)
    UNREP: Two FAS, receive only (one port & one stbd)
    One RAS, receive only
    NAVIGATION,COMMAND & CONTROL Similar to LMSR 300/310 Class
    CARGO CAPACITY
    RO/RO: 5,950 m2 available (max.) @ 22.3 m Level
    6,250 m2 available (max.) @ 14.4 m Level (Stowage area available when all aircraft have been offloaded)
    Containers: 250 TEU (minimum capacity)
    Stowed in 3-high stacks, with exception of portside outboard 2-high row
    JP5 Stowage: 405 Stons
    Potable Water: 24 Stons (aircraft washdown)
    LIFESAVING USCG Certified (Cargo and Misc. Vessels)
    Lifeboats: Two - 50 person capacity
    Liferafts: 68 - 25 person (port & stbd)
    Rescue Boat: One 7m RHIB
    MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
    Aircraft Maintenance: O-Level
    Vehicle Maintenance: Minimal capabilities (similar to LMSR)
    WEIGHTS (metric tons)
    SWBS 100 12,105
    SWBS 200 1,147
    SWBS 300 1,218
    SWBS 400 45
    SWBS 500 3,932
    SWBS 600 2,255
    SWBS 700 2
    Lightship 20,703
    Margin (12%) 2,485
    Lightship w/margin 23,188
    Loads 12,424
    Full Load 35,612
    Service Life Allowance 5% weight 0.5 ft. KG
    STABILITY USCG/MARAD Two-Compartment Damage Stablity
    SURVIVABILITY Mounts for MILDET anti-terrorist/ Force protection (AT/FP) weapons
    HULL STRUCTURE Commercial ABS Steel Vessel Rules
    PROVISIONS
    Ship: 30 day (chill)
    60 days (all others)
    Troop: 20 days
    MEDICAL FACILITIES
    Medical Operating Rooms: One
    Hospital Ward: Two beds (similar to LMSR 300/310 Class)



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