Jason-class tank landing ship

The Jason Class LST (tank landing ship) was ordered in 1986. Along with the Zubr class LCAC, they are the primary amphibious warfare ships of the Hellenic Navy. The first was laid down on 18 April 1987, second in September 1987, third in May 1988, fourth in April 1989 and fifth in November 1989. Completion of all five and in particular the last three, severely delayed by shipyard financial problems. The shipyard was privatised in October 1997 and progress has markedly improved since then.

Ships

 * HS Chios (L173), commissioned 1996
 * HS Samos (L174), commissioned 1994
 * HS Ikaria (L175), commissioned 1999
 * HS Lesvos (L176), commissioned 1999
 * HS Rodos (L177), commissioned 2000

Specifications

 * Length: 116 metres
 * Beam: 15.3 metres
 * Draught: 3.4 metres
 * Full load displacement: 4,470 tons
 * Propulsion: 2 Wärtsilä Nohab 16V25 diesels; 9,200 hp(m) (6.76 MW) sustained; 2 shafts
 * Speed:	16 kn
 * Military Lift: 300 troops plus vehicles; 4 LCVPs

Weapons

 * 1 Oto Melara 76mm/62 Mod 9 compact
 * 2 Breda 40mm/70
 * 4 Rheinmetall 20mm (2 twin)
 * Helicopters: Platform for one medium helicopter

Electronic systems

 * Radars: Thomson-CSF Triton; G-band
 * Fire control: Thomson-CSF Pollux; I/J-band
 * Navigation: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007; I-band