America-class (LHA)
Type: Amphibious Assault Ship
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Huntington Ingalls Industries
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
Newest US Navy amphibious assault ship class. USS America (LHA-6) built without well deck to maximize aviation, effectively a light carrier for F-35B. Can embark up to 20 F-35B in Lightning Carrier configuration.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 32 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 1,059 + 1,687 marines |
| radar | AN/SPS-48E 3D |
| speed | 22+ knots |
| length | 257 m |
| armament | 2x RIM-116 RAM, 2x CIWS |
| propulsion | 2 LM2500+ gas turbines + 2 diesel |
| displacement | 45,693 tonnes full load |
| aircraft_capacity | Up to 20 F-35B or mix of MV-22, CH-53K, AH-1Z |
Operators
- United States (USN)
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