Amphibious Transport Docks
An amphibious transport dock, also called a landing platform/dock (LPD), is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of a landing force for expeditionary warfare missions. Several navies currently operate this kind of ship. The ships are generally designed to transport troops into a war zone by sea, primarily using landing craft, although invariably they also have the capability to operate transport helicopters.
- San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (7 active ships)
- USS San Antonio (LPD-17), Norfolk, Virginia
- USS New Orleans (LPD-18), Naval Base San Diego, California
- USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), Norfolk, Virginia
- USS Green Bay (LPD-20), San Diego, California
- USS New York (LPD-21), Norfolk, Virginia
- USS San Diego (LPD-22), Naval Base San Diego, California
- USS Anchorage (LPD-23), (Under construction)
- USS Arlington (LPD-24), (Under construction)
- USS Somerset (LPD-25), (Under construction)
- USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), (Under construction)
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