Modern Amphibious Assault Ships

Modern Amphibious Assault Ships
Our Current Amphibous Ships that replace the old APA's and LST's are of FIVE types

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LPH Iwo Jima Class Helocopter Specifications 598 ft. long overall 104 ft. Beam 29 ft. Draft Max 38 Helocopters
LPD Raleigh Class Dock Specifications 522 ft. long overall 100 ft. Beam 23 ft. Draft (2) LCAC Misc. Small Craft
LSD WHIDBEY ISLAND Class Dock Specifications 610 ft. long overall 84 ft. Beam 21 ft. Draft (4) LCAC
LHA Tarawa Class Hovercraft Specifications 820 ft. long overall 106 ft. Beam 27 ft. Draft Max 35 Helocopters (2) LCU, (1) LCAC (4) LCPL
LHD Wasp Class Hovercrafts Specifications 844 ft. long overall 200 ft. Beam 27 ft. Draft Max 42 Helocopters (2) LCU, (3) LCAC (6) LCM8

Landing Craft are of FOUR MAJOR CLASSES

LCAC
Landing Craft
Air Cushion

LCU
Landing Craft
Utility

LCM
Landing Craft
Mechanized

LVTP7
Landing Vehicle
Tracked