Intended as the functional replacement for the aging amphibious ships. 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. 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. The 12 ships of the lpd 17 or san antonio landing platform dock class will eventually replace three classes of amphibious assault vessel. 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. These warships are to replace the older austin class lpds including cleveland and trenton subclasses, as well as the newport class tank. Minecraft uss new york lpd21 san antonioclass amphibious. 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. 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.
Construction of the first ship of 12, the san antonio lpd 17, began in june 2000. 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. Ingalls 11th lpd, uss portland lpd27, returned from builders sea trials on june 30 and will be delivered later this year. A tour of the navys san antonio class amphibious transport.
Murtha lpd 26 is scheduled to be homeported at naval base san diego following its commissioning in summer 2016. 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. Much like their smaller predecessors, their mission is to. Lpd 17 san antonio class expeditionary warfare ships lpd 17 san antonio class expeditionary warfare ships swan brings unprecedented integration of shipboard electronic systems to any naval ship using advanced, affordable hardware and software technology. As such the san antonio class has been designed and built to fight. The newly designated lpd flight ii ships formerly lx r will be the functional replacement for. 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. They will perform as amphibious transports, amphibious cargo ships and landing docks. Information about the lpd 17 san antonio class amphibious transport dock ship, including aircraft carried, armamentship selfdefense, propulsion, forecast, u. 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. Navy inspectors found major defects in 3 of 17 categories, and the ship required millions more in repairs.
New york lpd21 san antonioclass amphibious transport dock ship, scale 50. The brave sailors and marines who protect our nations security deserve nothing less than a ship that is capable, adaptable, flexible and reliable. Jan 01, 2019 in addition, san antonio class ships also incorporate the latest quality of life standards for the embarked marines and sailors. The uss fort lauderdale lpd28 is the navys 12th san antonio class amphibious transport dock ship. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock military. Lauderdale and were even invited, along with the other guest ships, to a national salute to heroes concert at seminole hard rock hotel and. Lpd 4s, lsd 36s and lsts, as well as the lka already retired in 2002 a total of 41 vessels in all. Well over a decade since the first san antonio lpd17class amphibious. What the navys next generation amphibious ship could look.
Sailors were cordially welcomed by the townspeople of ft. Lpd 17 san antonioclass expeditionary warfare ships. From 17 19 october, uss san antonio lpd 17 was showcased in a television documentary being made for future weapons. These ships support amphibious assault, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions and can serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious ready groups. White papers special multimedia reports digital show dailies ebooks. The navys six active san antonio class amphibious landing platform dock ships are an integral part of the navys future. 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. In august 2008, after 2 failed insurv inspections and 2. Although not scheduled to air until the spring of 2007, uss san antonio lpd 17 welcomed the chance to show off the ship. With a big cash infusion, congress is allin on the amphibious navy. Putting such weapons on amphibious ships will help take control of the coastal areas. Naval sea systems command home team ships peo ships. Uss san antonio lpd 17, san antonio class amphibious transport dock.
Uss fort lauderdale lpd28 began construction last december and will have its keel laid this fall. Jan 24, 2010 uss san antonio lpd 17 amphibious transport dock. New york lpd 21 is the first of three lpd 17 class ships built in honor of the victims of the sept. 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. 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. Details have emerged regarding the construction of two landing platform dock lpd ships for the peruvian navy. The advanced enclosed mastsensor aems system was selected for installation on san antonioclass amphibious transport dock ships. 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. Us navys 12th san antonioclass lpd fort lauderdale starts.
The future uss fort lauderdale lpd28 was successfully launched at the huntington ingalls industries hii ingalls division shipyard in pascagoula, mississippi on march 28. Twelve ships of the san antonio class were proposed, but only eleven were funded. Uss san diego lpd 22, a san antonio class amphibious transport dock, is the fourth ship of the united states navy to be named for san diego, california. Lpd 17 san antonio class design formerly lx class amphibious transport docks, both the 15 lpds in previous ship classes and the san antonio class, have a well deck in the after part of the ship. Jan 11, 2016 the san antonio class amphibious transport dock program was designed from the start to support marines, jay stefany told usni news in a nov. Uss san antonio was delivered to the navy in july 2005.
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. 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. 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 class is designed to support embarking, transporting, and landing elements of a marine landing force in an assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and by a combination of these methods to conduct primary amphibious warfare missions. 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. 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.
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. 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. The san antonio class ships can hold up to 700 marines. Uss san antonio lpd 17 covers page 1 20032007 postmarks.
Background the ships of the lpd 17 class are a key element of the navys seabase transformation. Aug 24, 2015 uss new york lpd 21, the fifth san antonio class amphibious transport dock, is the fifth ship of the united states navy to be named after the state of new york. Well over a decade since the first san antonio lpd 17 class amphibious transport dock was delivered to the navy, it has become a cornerstone in the future design and construction of amphibious warships. 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 uss somerset lpd 25 transits the pacific in 2016. 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 41 previous ships. Uss san antonio lpd 17 a san antonio class amphibious transport dock. Himars was fired 22 october from the flight deck of the san antonioclass amphibious transport dock ship uss anchorage lpd 23 during exercise dawn blitz 2017 off the southern california coast. This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. Navy s new primary class of amphibious transport dock lpd warships for the first third of the 21st century. In early 2014, huntington ingalls industries hii displayed its flight iia version of the lpd17 hull for the navys lxr amphibious ship. The san antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks, also called a landing platform, dock lpd, used by the united states navy. 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. 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. San antonioclass amphibious transport dock wikipedia. The lpd 17 design requires unique shiphandling considerations.
But the spending spree on amphibs didnt stop with lpd17 flight ii. The lpd 17 ships will be able to accommodate efv, formerly aaav, vehicles, lcac or lcu landing crafts, and mv22 tiltrotor aircraft. The san antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks, also called a landing platform. Uss san antonio lpd17 amphibious transport dock us navy. The future uss fort lauderdale is planned for delivery in 2021. Feb 11, 2016 san diego san diego homeport for new lpd class ship. San antonio class landing platform dock naval technology. 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. Congress added three shiptoshore connector craft for a total of eight in. Although larger amphibious ships such as the type 071 and the type 081 would be of value for conducting amphibious landings in taiwanrelated. Navy capabilitiesbackground and issues for congress. Shanahan will deliver the ceremonys principal address. San antonio class lpd amphibious transport dock ship us navy. Surfpacs amphibious transport dock lpdlpd17 info page.
The san antonio design reflects a focus on reducing workload. The navy announced today the future amphibious landing ship uss john p. The lpd17 aems system is an octagonal, detachable structure that enables affordable modular upgrade of future combat sensors and command, control, communications. Oct 16, 2017 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. Uss san antonio class lpd 17 amphibious transport dock. Handling the san antonioclass lpd proceedings january 2019.