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America-Class (LHA 6)
Large-deck amphibious assault ships built by Ingalls Shipbuilding for aviation-centric expeditionary operations.
Description
America-class LHA ships are a variant of the Wasp-class LHD and serve as centerpieces of amphibious ready groups. USS America (LHA 6) was the first built without a well deck but with a larger hangar and aviation storage.
Key features
- Length 844 feet, beam 106 feet, displacement more than 44,000 tons
- Crew of 1,204 and up to 1,800 troops
- Construction takes approximately five years and consists of 216 structural units requiring 170 erection lifts
- Supports MV-22 Osprey and F-35B aircraft
Applications
Aviation-centric amphibious and expeditionary operations.
Specifications
| Length | 844 feet |
|---|---|
| Beam | 106 feet |
| Displacement | more than 44,000 tons |
| Crew | 1,204 |
| Troops | up to 1,800 |
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