HMAS Balikpapan (L 126)
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For other ships of this class, see Balikpapan class LCH.
 HMAS Balikpapan during an exercise in 2007 |
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| Career (Australia) |  |
|---|---|
| Builder: | Walkers Limited |
| Laid down: | May 1971 |
| Launched: | 15 August 1971 |
| Christened: | 8 December 1971 |
| Homeport: | HMAS Coonawarra |
| Motto: | "Bravely in Action" |
| Fate: | Active |
| Badge: |  |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 316 tons |
| Length: | 44.5 metres |
| Beam: | 10.1 metres |
| Propulsion: | Two GE diesels |
| Speed: | 9 knots |
| Capacity: | 180 tons of vehicle cargo or 400 soldiers |
| Complement: | 13 |
| Armament: | 2x 12.7mm machine guns |
HMAS Balikpapan (L 126) is the lead ship of the Balikpapan class of heavy landing craft. She was laid down by Walkers Limited at Maryborough in Queensland in May 1971, launched on 15 August 1971 and commissioned into the Australian Army's Water Transport force on 8 December 1971. She transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in September 1974.
[edit] Operational History
HMAS Balikpapan was employed in East Timor under INTERFET and later UNTAET for several deployments following Australia's commitment to support the fledgling nation. HMAS Balikpapan was the last Australian warship to serve in East Timor, departing Dili for the final time in August 2001. HMAS Balikpapan returned to East Timor in 2006 during Operation Astute.
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