Charleston-class
usn_lka_charlestonSurface ShipsUSALanding
- Length
- 176 m
- Beam
- 25 m
- Displacement
- 18500 t
- Max Speed
- 20 kn
Description
The Charleston-class are a group of 5 purpose designed cargo vessels designed to support amphibious operations. The ships have four large holds served by cranes capable of moving loads up to 70 tons and large cargo elevators to allow the movement of palletised cargo. These vessels also carry up to 5 LCUs.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- Landing
- In service
- 1968–1994
- Variants
- 5
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 5,000 pts
- Score value
- 4
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 m
- Beam
- 25 m
- Displacement
- 18,500 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 20 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 3 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 22,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 1 shaft
- Rudders
- 1
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 13 nm
- RCS
- Large
- IR signature
- Large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| LKA-113 | 1968–1992 |
| LKA-114 | 1969–1994 |
| LKA-115 | 1969–1994 |
| LKA-116 | 1969–1992 |
| LKA-117 | 1970–1994 |