Both classes are about 620 feet long, but the lpd 17s displace 25,000 tons. Now, with the ddx fiasco and lcs, and with us about to build one of the most expensive ships in history with the cvn21s, is it not time to give the design and build back to. Lpd 25 somerset lpd 26 unnamed the san antonio class of landing platform dock lpd ships represents the first amphibious ships designed to accommodate the marine corps mobility triad expdeitionary fighting vehicles efv, landing craft air cushion lcac, and the marine corps new tiltrotor mv22 osprey for highspeed, longrange. The cleveland class of amphibious transport dock was a refinement of the austin class. Lpd 4s, lsd 36s and lsts, as well as the lka already retired in 2002 a total of 41 vessels in all. Raleigh lpd 1 class austin lpd 4 class san antonio lpd 17 class to end of page amphibious transport dock lpd amphibious transport docks are a combination of amphibious transports, amphibious cargo ships and the older dock landing ships. Could the us navys next cruiser be derived from the san antonio class lpd. In early 2014, huntington ingalls industries hii displayed its flight iia version of the lpd17 hull for the navys lxr amphibious ship. It is replacing the older austin, cleveland, and trenton class lpds as well as the anchorageclass dock landing ships, newportclass tank landing ships, and one class that has already been retired, the charlestonclass amphibious cargo ships. Lpd17 san antonioclass formerly lx class the san antonio lpd 17 class of amphibious transport dock ships represents the navy and marine corps future in amphibious warfare, and is one of the cornerstones in the strategic plan known as om the sea.
These warships are to replace the older austin class, cleveland class, and trenton class lpds, as well as the anchorage class dock landing ships, the newport class tank landing. Before mooring on 1 may, uss san antonio lpd 17 conducted amphibious operations off the coast with landing craft air cushions lcacs on 30 april. Their task is to transport and land troops for amphibious operations. The ship will normally deploy with a notional threeship. Then secretary of the navy richard danzig announced the decision to name the third amphibious transport dock ship of the san antonio class, mesa verde lpd 19. The brave sailors and marines who protect our nations security deserve nothing less than a ship that is capable, adaptable, flexible and reliable. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock wikipedia. The san antonio lpd 17 class of amphibious transport dock ships. New york lpd 21 is the first of three lpd 17class ships built in honor of the victims of the sept. Navy designates upcoming lxr amphibs as san antonio. A fleet commander will employ lpd17 class ships as part of a notional three ship amphibious ready group or independently to conduct amphibious warfare.
Navy inspectors found major defects in 3 of 17 categories, and the ship required millions more in repairs. Uss new york lpd21, the fifth san antonioclass amphibious transport dock, is the seventh ship of the united states navy to be named after the state of new york. Uss san antonio lpd17, unit 100326 box 1, norfolk, va. The landing ship dock classes were predecessors of the future san antonio lpd 17 class ships. Maintained by robert sherman originally created by john pike updated wednesday, march 01, 2000 1. Lauderdale and were even invited, along with the other guest ships, to a national salute to heroes concert at seminole hard rock hotel and. The future uss fort lauderdale is planned for delivery in 2021. Welcome to the uss san antonios facebook homepage sponsored by uss san antonio lpd 17. Nov 21, 2014 norfolk, va huntington ingalls industries hii has revised its plan to use the hull form of the san antonioclass amphibious warship lpd17 as a candidate for the navys next generation. Uss san antonio lpd 17 never retreat, never surrender isic. Uss fort lauderdale lpd28 began construction last december and will have its keel laid this fall. These warships are to replace the older austin class lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newport class tank landing ships, and the charleston class amphibious cargo ships, that has already been retired.
Construction on uss san antonio lpd 17, the first ship of the class. To accompany its previously released uss new york lpd 21 kit, cyberhobby is releasing another kit of the same class. A fleet commander will employ lpd17 class ships to conduct. The san antonio class landing platform dock is the latest class of amphibious force ship for the us navy. Uss san antonio was delivered to the navy in july 2005. Eleventh san antonioclass amphibious transport dock. The ships of the lpd 17 class are a key element of the navys seabase transformation. Marine corps commanding general marine corps combat. The austin class of amphibious transport dock followed the raleigh class and was followed by the san antonio class. Swan brings unprecedented integration of shipboard electronic systems to any naval ship using advanced, affordable hardware and software technology. The san antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks, also called a landing platform. Apr 20, 2018 the us navys eleventh san antonioclass amphibious transport dock uss portland lpd 27 is entering service in a ceremony on saturday, april 21, at the port of portland, marine terminal 2 in portland, oregon.
These warships are to replace the older austin class lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newport class tank. The first of three amphibious ships to execute the homeport shift to mayport, she was met by a cheering crowd of family, friends, local businessmen. Uss san antonio lpd 17, the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, is the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the city of san antonio, texas. The san antonio class amphibious transport docks replace the austin class lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newport class tank landing ships, and the charleston class amphibious cargo ships that have already been retired. These ships support amphibious assault, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions and can serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious ready groups. Shanahan will deliver the ceremonys principal address. Amphibious transport dock ships are warships that embark, transport. The usas new amphibious ships cutaway illustration of the us navys san antonio class amphibious transport dock ship canvas art stocktrek images x luftwaffe landing craft us navy ships naval history navy marine flight deck united states navy military weapons aircraft carrier. Norfolk, va huntington ingalls industries hii has revised its plan to use the hull form of the san antonioclass amphibious warship lpd17 as a. The uss san antonio represents the lead ship in her 9strong san antonioclass of 21st century amphibious transport dock ships or dock landing ship.
Lpd 17 san antonio class formerly lx class the san antonio lpd 17 class of amphibious transport dock ships represents the navy and marine corps future in amphibious warfare, and is one of the cornerstones in the strategic plan known as om the sea. The san antonio design reflects a focus on reducing workload. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock military wiki. In a nod to the high degree of commonality between the. This time its the lead ship of this landing platform dock lpd family, uss san antonio lpd 17. Perhaps the rush to sink or shred the ships they where to replace was hasty. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock lpd warships. Background the ships of the lpd 17 class are a key element of the navys seabase transformation. The lpd 17 san antonio class is the functional replacement for over 41 ships including the lpd 4 austin class, lsd 36 anchorage class, lka 1 charleston class, and lst 1179 newport class amphibious ships. The 12 ships of the lpd 17 or san antonio landing platform dock class will eventually replace three classes of amphibious assault vessel. The 25,000ton ship includes stealth features such as a clean exterior and enclosed masts. The navys dock landing ship replacement program officially has a name.
Uss san antonio class lpd 17 amphibious transport dock. The usas new amphibious ships cutaway illustration of the us navys san antonio class amphibious transport dock ship canvas art stocktrek images x luftwaffe landing craft us navy ships naval history navy marine. Lpd17 san antonio class amphibious assault support vessels are. Surfpacs amphibious transport dock lpdlpd17 info page. Eleventh san antonioclass amphibious transport dock entering. These warships replace the austinclass lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newportclass tank landing ships, and the charlestonclass amphibious cargo ships that have already been retired. Uss new york lpd21 amphibious transport dock ship us navy. Construction of the first ship of 12, the san antonio lpd 17, began in june 2000. The san antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks, also called a landing platform, dock lpd, used by the united states navy. Last month the service decided to use the lpd17 hull as the basis for lxr, according to a memo signed by secretary of the navy ray mabus. The navys fy2011fy2015 shipbuilding plan calls for procuring an 11th and final san antonio lpd17 class amphibious ship in fy2012. Us navys 12th san antonioclass lpd fort lauderdale. The navys fy2011fy2015 shipbuilding plan calls for procuring an 11th and final san antonio lpd 17 class amphibious ship in fy2012.
Uss san antonio is the lead ship in the navys new 12ship lpd 17 class which serves as the functional replacement of four amphibious ship classes lpd 4, lsd 36, lst 1179 and lka 1 that have reached or are nearing the end of their service lives. The san antonio classships can hold up to 700 marines. Sailors were cordially welcomed by the townspeople of ft. What the navys next generation amphibious ship could look. Her primary role is in the delivery of marine forces via sea or land and does so through the use of hovercraft, conventional landing craft and helicopter systems. Lpd25 somerset lpd26 unnamed the san antonio class of landing platform dock lpd ships represents the first amphibious ships designed to accommodate the marine corps mobility triad expdeitionary fighting vehicles efv, landing craft air cushion lcac, and the marine corps new tiltrotor mv22 osprey for highspeed, longrange. The san antonio class of landing platform dock lpd ships represents the first amphibious ships designed to accommodate the marine corps mobility triad expdeitionary fighting vehicles efv, landing craft air cushion lcac, and the marine corps new tiltrotor mv22 osprey for highspeed, longrange tacticallift operations. San antonio class landing platform dock naval technology. Lpd 17 san antonio class amphibious assault support vessels are just entering service with the us navy, and 11 ships of this class are eventually slated to replace up to. Amphibious transport dock lpd the us navy fact file. Twelve ships of the san antonio class were proposed, but only eleven were funded.
Much like their smaller predecessors, their mission is to. Lpd 17 san antonioclass expeditionary warfare ships raytheon s shipboard wide area network swan, is the heart of a ships operations. Department of the navy united states marine corps washington, dc 203801775 29 august 2001 foreword purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 331b, amphibious ships and landing craft data book, is for use in planning where generalized capabilities and. The san antonio class ships can hold up to 700 marines. Navy designates upcoming lxr amphibs as san antonioclass. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock military. The mission of the san antonio class is to transport the us marine corps mobility triad, comprising advanced amphibious assault vehicles aaavs, landing craft air cushion lcac and the mv22 osprey tiltrotor aircraft, to trouble spots around the world. New york has a crew of 360, and can also carry up to 700 marines. The us navys eleventh san antonioclass amphibious transport dock uss portland lpd 27 is entering service in a ceremony on saturday, april 21, at the port of portland, marine terminal 2 in portland, oregon. In a nod to the high degree of commonality between the navys original lpd design and. In august 2008, after 2 failed insurv inspections and 2.
Feb 18, 2009 uss san antonio class lpd 17 uss san antonio class lpd 17. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on the uss san antonio. Uss new york lpd21, the fifth san antonioclass amphibious transport dock, is the fifth ship of the united states navy to be named after the state of new york. To accompany its previously released uss new york lpd21 kit, cyberhobby is releasing another kit of the same class. The san antonio class is the united states navys primary class of amphibious transport dock lpd. Work begins on lpd17 derived lxr amphibious warship. Navy lpd17 flight ii and lha amphibious ship programs. Raleigh lpd 1 class austin lpd 4 class san antonio lpd 17 class to end of page amphibious transport docks are a combination of amphibious transports, amphibious cargo ships and the older dock landing ships. Amphibious transport dock lpd amphibious transport docks are a combination of amphibious transports, amphibious cargo ships and the older dock landing ships. Uss san antonio lpd 17 covers page 1 20032007 postmarks. Uss san antonio lpd17 a san antonioclass amphibious transport dock. Aug 27, 20 the brave sailors and marines who protect our nations security deserve nothing less than a ship that is capable, adaptable, flexible and reliable. New york lpd 21 is the first of three lpd 17 class ships built in honor of the victims of the sept.
A tour of the navys san antonio class amphibious transport. A military sealift command sa330j puma helicopter delivers cargo to the amphibious transport dock ship uss san antonio lpd 17, not pictured, during a replenishment at sea in the gulf of oman may 29, 20 529nwx580049. The navys six active san antonioclass amphibious landing platform dock ships are an integral part of the navys future. The 26 ships of the san antonio lpd 17 class are a key element of the navys seabase transformation. Lpd 17 san antonioclass expeditionary warfare ships lpd 17 san antonioclass expeditionary warfare ships raytheon s shipboard wide area network swan, is the heart of a ships operations. Background the lpd 17 san antonio class is the functional replacement for over 41 ships including the lpd 4 austin class, lsd 36 anchorage class, lka 1 charleston class, and lst 1179 newport class amphibious ships. Naval amphibious ship forces with embarked marine corps units. Lpd17 flight ii class ship, lpd30, was procured in fy2018. This book supersedes fleet marine force reference publication fmfrp 118, amphibious ships and landing craft data book, dated 6 august 1991. Navy s new primary class of amphibious transport dock lpd warships for the first third of the 21st century. Ingalls 11th lpd, uss portland lpd27, returned from builders sea trials on june 30 and will be delivered later this year. San antonio class amphibious transport dock military today. Lpd17 san antonio class formerly lx class the lpd 17 is the first of a new class of twelve 684foot, 25,000ton amphibious transport dock ships designed to transport and land up to 720 marines.
The french ships are more highly automated, requiring a crew of only 180, versus 396 on the lpd 17. The navys six active san antonio class amphibious landing platform dock ships are an integral part of the navys future. Uss san antonio lpd17 covers page 1 20032007 postmarks. Uss new york lpd 21, the fifth san antonio class amphibious transport dock, is the seventh ship of the united states navy to be named after the state of new york. Uss san antonio lpd17, the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, is the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the city of san antonio, texas. Could the us navys next cruiser be derived from the san. This shipyard period consisted of the first ever crankshaft replacement in an lpd17 class. The newly designated lpd flight ii ships formerly lx r will be the functional replacement for.
San antonio class lpd amphibious transport dock ship us navy. The above update is a recent abstract from our full article, itself part of our subscription offering. Navys new primary class of amphibious transport dock lpd warships for the first third of the 21st century. Note that some sources consider cleveland seven built and trenton two built ships to be a part of the austin class, but the naval vessel registry lists them as a separate class. While this is an open forum, its also a family friendly one, so. The two new ships are also equipped to serve as command vessels for amphibious operations. Apr 23, 2018 the uss san antonio represents the lead ship in her 9strong san antonio class of 21st century amphibious transport dock ships or dock landing ship. Mesa verde lpd 19 is the third of a new class of amphibious transport dock ships. Collectively, these ships functionally replace over 41 ships lpd 4, lsd 36, lka 1, and lst 1179 classes of amphibious ships providing the navy and marine corps with modern, seabased platforms that. This time its the lead ship of this landing platform dock lpd family, uss san antonio lpd17. Naval sea systems command home team ships peo ships.
Lpd17 san antonio class amphibious assault support vessels are just entering service with the us navy, and 11 ships of this class are eventually slated to replace up to 41 previous ships. The ship is named in recognition of the mesa verde national park in southwestern colorado. Lpd amphibious transport docks ingalls shipbuilding. Lpd 17 san antonio class formerly lx class the lpd 17 is the first of a new class of twelve 684foot, 25,000ton amphibious transport dock ships designed to transport and land up to 720 marines. Apr 11, 2018 the navys dock landing ship replacement program officially has a name. The lpd17 design was selected over a foreign variant and an. San antonio class amphibious transport dock lpd 17. Amphibious transport dock ships are warships that embark, transport and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each incarnation of the ship ie, for each entry in the ship name and designation history section. Information about the lpd 17 san antonio class amphibious transport dock ship, including aircraft carried, armamentship selfdefense, propulsion, forecast, u.
In response, the lpd 17 was designed for a significantly reduced crew size the projected manning of 361 men and women is 14 percent less than that of the smaller and far lesscapable lpd4 ships that the lpd 17 class replaces. These warships replace the austin class lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newport class tank landing ships, and the charleston class amphibious cargo ships that have already been retired. Lpd28 is named in honor of the florida city and will be the first navy vessel to bear the name and will be the navys 12th san antonioclass amphibious transport dock ship. Seven ships were actually completed and listed in this class, with one being converted to a command ship, coronado agf11. Welcome to the uss san antonios official page on facebook. May 29, 2007 the two new ships are also equipped to serve as command vessels for amphibious operations. All earlier classes are being replaced by the san antonio class the cleveland class was originally to consist of 10 ships, lpd7 through lpd16. In response, the lpd 17 was designed for a significantly reduced crew size the projected manning of 361 men and women is 14 percent less than that of the smaller and far lesscapable lpd 4 ships that the lpd 17 class replaces. San antonio class amphibious transport dock military.