Amphibious Assault Ships (Multi-Purpose) (LHD)
- USS Wasp (LHD-1)
- USS Essex (LHD-2)
- USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)
- USS Boxer (LHD-4)
- USS Bataan (LHD-5)
- USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
- USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
- USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
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