Tarawa-class
usn_lha_tarawaSurface ShipsUSALanding,CVS
- Length
- 254 m
- Beam
- 40 m
- Displacement
- 39000 t
- Max Speed
- 24 kn
Description
The five ships of the Tarawa-class are specialised amphibious assault vessels capable of supporting both vessel based (via embarked LCUs) or airborne (via embarked helicopters) assaults. These vessels have been successful in USN service and helped inform the design of all future LHAs.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- Landing, CVS
- In service
- 1976–2015
- Variants
- 5
- Armor
- Minor
- Task Force cost
- 10,000 pts
- Score value
- 10
Dimensions
- Length
- 254 m
- Beam
- 40 m
- Displacement
- 39,000 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 24 kn
- Max reverse
- 5 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 70,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Aviation
- Aircraft capacity
- 35
- Air group
- AV-8A ×6, AH-1T ×4, SH-3H ×8, CH-46 ×8
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 15 nm
- RCS
- Very large
- IR signature
- Very large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| LHA-1 | 1976–2009 |
| LHA-2 | 1977–2007 |
| LHA-3 | 1978–2005 |
| LHA-4 | 1979–2011 |
| LHA-5 | 1980–2015 |