LSD:LPD-17 Classron

• Modern Amphibious Ships: The San Antonio-class (LPD-17) are the latest class of amphibious transport dock ships in the U.S. Navy, designed to replace older classes (Austin-class LPDs, Newport-class LSTs, and Anchorage-class LSDs). • Multi-Mission Capability: These ships can embark, transport, and land elements of a Marine landing force in an amphibious assault by landing craft, helicopters, or air-cushion vehicles (LCACs). • Technological Innovation: The LPD-17 class was the first U.S. Navy combat ship designed entirely using 3D computer modeling technology. • Flight Deck: The ships feature a large flight deck able to support operations of two CH-53E Super Stallions, two MV-22 Ospreys, four CH-46 Sea Knights, or AH-1Z Vipers. • Namesake: Each ship is named after an American city, such as USS San Antonio (LPD-17), USS New Orleans (LPD-18), and USS Green Bay (LPD-20). • Advanced Defenses: LPD-17 class ships are equipped with the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS), Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM), and 30mm Bushmaster II cannons for close-in protection. • Medical Facilities: The ships are equipped with hospital facilities, including two operating rooms and a 24-bed ward, allowing them to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. • Iconic Deployments: LPD-17 class ships have participated in operations such as disaster relief after the 2010 Haiti earthquake and various anti-piracy missions off the coast of Africa. • Flexible Well Deck: The well deck can launch and recover landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and can even be flooded to allow for LCAC operations directly from the ship. • Distinctive Appearance: The LPD-17 class introduced a “stealthy” design, with angled surfaces and reduced radar cross-section, making them harder to detect than previous amphibious ships.