NAMPO class (Tanzania)

4 NAMPO-class FAST PATROL CRAFT (ex-North Korean NAMPO class)

These were Tanzanian variants of the North Korean NAMPO-class landing craft, without bow ramps and employed as patrol craft. They were very lightly armed.

HULL: At full load, these craft displaced 82 tons. They measured 90 ft 10 in (27.7 m) long, with 20-ft (6.1-m) beams and 5-ft 11-in (1.8-m) maximum drafts.
The total crew complement was19.

ENGINEERING: Four Type M50-F4 diesel engines produced 4,800 total bhp driving four shafts.
These craft could attain a top speed of 40 knots. At top speed the class could reach a maximum range of 375 nm (700 km).

ARMAMENT: The class was armed with two twin 14.5-mm machine guns.

SENSORS/ELECTRONICS: One Type 351 (Pot Head) surface search radar was installed.

Out of service.

North Korea transferred these four craft to Tanzania in 1979-1981. The North Korean Navy operates a large number of these craft in the amphibious assault role/raiding roles.

All Tanzanian units were inactive as of 1987.

North Korea

 CREW
   Total                   19
 
 DISPLACEMENT
   Full load               82 tons

 DIMENSIONS
   Length                  90 ft 10 in (27.7 m) overall
   Beam                    20 ft  0 in ( 6.1 m)
   Draft                    5 ft 11 in ( 1.8 m)

 PROPULSION       
   Main                    4 x type M50-F4 diesels
      power                4,800 total bhp; 4 shafts

 PERFORMANCE
  Speed                    40 knots
  Range                    375 nm (700 km) at 40 knots

 COMBAT SYSTEMS
  Guns                     2 x twin 14.5-mm machine guns
  Radars                   1 x Type 351 (Pot Head) surface search