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The Balikpapan class LCH (Landing Craft, Heavy) are a class of Australian designed and built landing craft which first entered service in the early 1970s. Six Balikpapan class ships are currently in service with the Royal Australian Navy and a further two ships are in service with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. The Balikpapan class LCHs are capable of carrying up to 180 tons of cargo which can include up to 13 M-113 armoured personnel carriers or 400 soldiers.
