Keel laid for future Chilean Navy landing platform dock

Upon completion, the future Rapa Nui will have a length of 110 metres, a beam of 21.8 metres, a displacement of 4,000 tons, and space for landing craft, small boats and wheeled vehicles. Aviation facilities will be available for use by helicopters.

The LPD will have a crew complement of 95 and will also be able to house up to 250 embarked troops or other personnel. Her armament will consist of 20mm autocannon and 12.7mm machine guns fitted on remote weapon stations.

The Magallanes-class LPDs are being built for a total cost of approximately US$410 million.