Austin-class
usn_lpd_austinSurface ShipsUSALanding
- Length
- 167 m
- Beam
- 26 m
- Displacement
- 16900 t
- Max Speed
- 21 kn
Description
The 12 ships of the Austin-class are custom designed Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) which combine large floodable well decks with a significant flight deck and command and control facilities. These ships use embarked LCUs to move vehicles ashore. They carry more vehicles than a typical LHA but significantly less air assets.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- Landing
- In service
- 1965–2017
- Variants
- 12
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 5,000 pts
- Score value
- 5
Dimensions
- Length
- 167 m
- Beam
- 26 m
- Displacement
- 16,900 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 21 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 3 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 24,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 13 nm
- RCS
- Large
- IR signature
- Large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| LPD-4 | 1965–2006 |
| LPD-5 | 1965–2007 |
| LPD-6 | 1965–2005 |
| LPD-7 | 1967–2011 |
| LPD-8 | 1967–2011 |
| LPD-9 | 1968–2014 |
| LPD-10 | 1969–2008 |
| LPD-11 | 1970–2005 |
| LPD-12 | 1970–2007 |
| LPD-13 | 1970–2009 |
| LPD-14 | 1971–2007 |
| LPD-15 | 1971–2017 |