Uisko-class landing craft explained

The Uisko class, also known as the Marine Alutech Watercat M11 landing craft is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy. It is the predecessor of the Jurmo class landing craft. Uisko was the first water jet vessel of the Finnish Navy. It features excellent maneuverability and low draft suitable for shallow waters. It can be used for amphibious assault and transport of marine infantry. The uisko has a cargo capacity of 2.5 tons.

Uisko is the Finnish word for Viking longship type vessels. Several Finnish navy and Coast Guard vessels have previously carried the name.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suomen Puolustusministeriö :: Merivoimat tilaa nopeita kuljetusveneitä . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227160809/https://www.defmin.fi/index.phtml?9_m=5204&s=8&v_5204=9569 . dead . February 27, 2021 . Defmin.fi . 2012-10-15 .
  2. Web site: Kuvat: Ukraina näyttää käyttävän Suomen lahjoittamia sotilasveneitä . Hannula . Tommi . 23 May 2024 . . fi . 23 May 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523173216/https://www.hs.fi/maailma/art-2000010446527.html . 23 May 2024.