The Canberra-Class LHD measures 230.8m-long and has a full load displacement of 27,500t.
Canberra Class Amphibious Assault ShipsĬanberra Class amphibious vessels are operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The vessel supports the strategic transport of marines and ground forces while serving as a platform for carrier-based aviation. Built by Navantia, the amphibious warship was commissioned into service in September 2010. The Juan Carlos I LHD is the biggest ship in the Spanish Navy fleet. The maximum sustained speed of the ship is 21kt. The combined diesel-electric and gas (CODLAG) propulsion system aboard the ship integrates a gas turbine, two diesel generators, and two POD-type propellers. Mounted with four 20mm guns and four 12.7mm machine guns, Juan Carlos I also has provision for the future installation of an anti-missile CIWS.
The flight deck can accommodate up to 30 medium and heavy helicopters for amphibious operations, or up to 12 F-35B/AV-8B+ aircraft or helicopters in its aircraft-carrier configuration. The upper and lower garages can house light vehicles/ISO containers and heavy vehicles, respectively. The 231m-long Juan Carlos I LHD, which has a displacement of 26,000t, can transport 900 troops and house four LCM-1E landing craft that can transport amphibious vehicles of the Marine Infantry Force (FIM) to/from the ship. Juan Carlos landing helicopter dock can accommodate 900 troops. The LPDs can be deployed in amphibious assault missions and special or expeditionary warfare missions, as well as be used as aviation platforms for amphibious operations. The US Navy’s fleet constitutes 11 San Antonio-Class LPDs, while two more are currently under construction. Powered by four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, the ship can attain a maximum speed of more than 22kt. The San Antonio-Class landing platform docks (LPDs) are armed with two Mk 46 30mm gun weapon systems, two RAM launchers, and ten 0.50 calibre machine guns. The flight deck can support the operations of two CH-53E helicopters or two MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft or up to four AH-1Z or UH-1Y or MH-60 helicopters. The decks aboard can house two LCACs or one LCU and 14 amphibious assault vehicles. Image courtesy of Naval Surface Warriors.Įach San Antonio-class ship with a displacement of 25,300t is capable of carrying 699 embarked landing troops along with a surge force of 101. San Antonio Class landing platform dock has a displacement of 25,300t. Primarily intended for amphibious landing operations, the ships can also be deployed in humanitarian assistance and civilian evacuation missions. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operates six Yuzhao-Class LPDs, also known as Type 071, while two more units are currently under construction by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The propulsion system enables a maximum speed of 25kt. The vessels are powered by a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) propulsion system comprising four Shaanxi 16 PC2.6 V400 diesel engines coupled to two controllable pitch propellers through twin shafts. It is armed with an AK-176 76mm naval gun system and four AK-630 30mm CIWSs. The Yuzhao-Class LPD has a displacement of 25,000t when fully loaded with up to 800 marines and their equipment and supplies, as well as amphibious assault vehicles, landing craft, and transport helicopters. Type 071 landing platform docks are in service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Yuzhao Class/Type 071 Landing Platform Docks The French Navy operates two ships while the remaining two, which were originally built for the Russian Navy, were delivered to the Egyptian Navy due to the cancellation of the contract with Russia. The Mistral-Class amphibious assault ships are in service with the French Navy and Egyptian Navy. Equipped with three Wärtsilä 16 V32 diesel-alternators, a Wärtsilä Vaasa 18V200 auxiliary diesel-alternator, and two Rolls-Royce azimuth thrusters, the vessel can sail at a maximum speed of 18.8k. The flight deck offers six landing spots and can simultaneously support the operation of up to six helicopters.Įach vessel is armed with two Simbad launchers for Mistral air defence missiles, two Breda-Mauser 30mm guns, and four 12.7mm M2-HB Browning machine guns. It can accommodate up to 900 troops, 16 rotorcraft, and one-third of a mechanised regiment, two LCAC platforms or four LCUs craft. The Mistral-Class amphibious ship measures 199m-long while its full load displacement is 21,300t. Mistral Class amphibious assault ship has a full load displacement of 21,300t.