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Harpers Ferry-class

Dock Landing Shipconfirmed

Harpers Ferry-class

The Harpers Ferry-class is a class of dock landing ships (LSD) in the United States Navy. These ships are designed to transport and launch landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and personnel to support amphibious operations.

Specifications

TypeDock Landing Ship
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerAvondale Shipyard
Introduced1995
StatusIn service
Speed37 km/h
Range15,000 km
Crew359
Weight17,000 t

History

The class was developed by Avondale Shipyard, with the lead ship commissioned in 1995 for the United States Navy.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States4confirmed

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