Mexeflote
The Mexeflote is a landing raft used by the United Kingdom's Royal Logistic Corps and the Royal Australian Navy to move goods and vehicles between ship and shore. It was first used by British military in the 1960s. It was used during the Falklands conflict, and has been used in humanitarian aid missions. The system is very similar to the Rhino ferry.
| Mexeflote | |
|---|---|
A Mexeflote raft | |
| Type | Landing raft |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Standard: 20.12 m (66.0 ft) Maxi: 38.41 m (126.0 ft) |
| Width | Standard: 7.42 m (24.3 ft) Maxi 12.20 m (40.0 ft) |
| Crew | 6 |
| Engine | 2 x Hydromaster 6cyl diesel at 75 hp each or 2x Thrustmaster OD150N Propulsion Units 150 hp combined |
| Payload capacity | Standard: 60,000 kg (130,000 lb) Larger: 120,000 kg (260,000 lb) Largest: 180,000 kg (400,000 lb) |
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