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Littoral Combat Ship (Independence-variant)
High-speed, shallow-draft multi-mission trimaran surface combatant built by Austal USA for the US Navy for littoral and open-ocean operations.
Description
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a high-speed, shallow-draft multi-mission ship built for the United States Navy, capable of operating independently or as part of a battle group in littoral and open-ocean operations. It is designed to defeat littoral threats and provide access along coastal waters.
Key features
- Trimaran hull form developed by Austal for the 126 m Benchijigua Express ferry
- Focused missions including surface warfare, mine warfare and anti-submarine warfare
- Lethality upgrades including the Naval Strike Missile
- Austal's Mobile, Alabama shipyard is the centre of manufacturing for the program
Applications
- Littoral and open-ocean naval operations
- Missions in the western Pacific, including Freedom of Navigation operations
Specifications
| Hull form | Trimaran |
|---|---|
| Operator | United States Navy |
| Builder | Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama |
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