


Photo copyrighted to Daesun Shipbuildings & Engineering CO., LTD.
The LPD hull number 990 was launched 12/7 of 2006, and the keel for the 2nd hull was laid on the same day.
These dock landing ships have full displacement of 11,394ton, and is a follow up design to the LR-972 KRI hospital ship (LPD).
Specifications are as follows:
Standard displacement : 7,800ton
Full displacement : 11,394ton
Dimensions : 122m x 22m x 6.7m(Length/Width/Draft)
Crew : 700
Propulsion : CODAD (Combined Diesel and Diesel) - 2 shafts
STX-MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel engine X 2
Speed : Maximum 15.72kt
The deal for these ships were signed on the December of 2004, with 3 LPDs and 1 command ship part of the deal. 2 will be build on Daesun yard in Busan, while 2 will be built by PT. PAL yard in Indonesia under technical assistance.



