Landing Ship Infantry (Large)
Landing Ship Infantry (Large) (LSIL) were 234 ton, 158-foot (48 m) amphibious assault ships, designed to land large numbers of troops directly onto beaches. It could transport 188 men and 65 tons of cargo. With a crew of 28, they had a top speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph), and a range of 4,000 nmi (7,400 km) at 12 kn (22 km/h). Armament consisted of five single 20 mm guns, with additional .50 caliber machine guns.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Long Dao (HQ-327) | ? | USS LSI(L)-698 | Sunk, 1974. |
| RVNS Thần Tiên (HQ-328) | 1955 | USS LSI(L)-702 | Sunk, 1974. |
| RVNS Thiên Kích (HQ-329) | 1956 | USS LSI(L)-872 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy. |
| RVNS Loi Cong (HQ-330) | 1956 | USS LSI(L)-699 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy. |
| RVNS Tam Sat (HQ-331) | 1956 | USS LSI(L)-871 | Unknown |
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