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LPD / LSD Comparison - Specifications

Amphibious Transport, Dock (LPD)

Landing Ship, Dock (LSD)

LPD-4
Austin
LPD-17
San Antonio
LSD-41
Whidbey Island
LSD-49
Harpers Ferry
Length Overall

569 ft 684 ft 610 ft 610 ft
Full Displacement

16,914 tons 25,000 tons 16,360 tons 16,400 tons
Marine Detachment

900 699 402 504
Aircraft Hangar 6 CH-46 Sea Knight
  • 1 MV-22, or
  • 1 CH-53E, or
  • 2 CH-46s, or
  • 3 UH/AH-1s

  • - 0 - - 0 -
    Aircraft Landing 2 CH-46 Sea Knight
  • 1 AV-8B Harrier or
  • 2 MV-22s, or
  • 2 CH-53s, or
  • 4 AH/UH-1s, or
  • 4 CH-46s

  • - 0 - - 0 -
    Well Deck Capacity: 1 - LCAC, or
    1 - LCU, or
    4 - LCM-8, or
    9 - LCM-6, or
    24 AAV

    2 LCAC 4 LCAC 2 LCAC, or
    1 LCU, or
    4 LCM-8 , or
    9 LCM-6, or
    15 AAV

     

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