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The Algerian ministry of the Defense has ordered to naval unit LPD-LSD estern Horizon Naval Systems
Draft of a troopship and vehicles from endowed disembarkation of a allagabile basin and a flight deck for helicopters
August 3, 2011
The Defense Ministry of Algeria has ordered to the supply of a naval unit LPD-LSD (Landing Platform Dock - Landing Ship Dock) estern Horizon Naval Systems Spa (OSN), joint venture between Fincantieri and Selex Integrated Systems.
Fincantieri has realized for Marina Militare Italiana three units amphibious assault LPD-LDS of the class "Saint George": Saint George, Saint Giusto and San Marco. Draft of troopships and vehicles from disembarkation that are equipped of a allagabile basin and a flight deck for helicopters. The units have a displacement of 7.960 tons, are long 133,3 meters and wide 20,5 meters.
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