She is powered by two diesel engines, with total sustained power output of 12,800 metric horsepower (9.4 MW) distributed in two shaft.

[1] Teluk Mandar has a capacity of 200 troops, 1,800 long tons (1,800 t) of cargo (which includes 17 main battle tanks), and 4 LCVPs on davits.

[1][2] The ship has a complement of 90 personnel, including 13 officers.

[1][3] The ship has helicopter decks in the amidships and aft for small to medium helicopter such as Westland Wasp or MBB Bo 105.

[1] KRI Teluk Mandar was built by Korea Tacoma Shipyard in Masan, ordered in June 1979.