Tarawa class (LHA) amphibious assault ship:
The "Tarawa" class focuses on the use of aircraft. It also has a dock for landing craft such as a dock landing ship, which can Used as a helicopter assault ship, amphibious dock transport ship, landing material transport ship and amphibious command ship, it can complete the tasks of 4 to 5 landing transport ships. The "Tarawa" class has large tonnage, fast speed, high endurance, and strong sustained combat capability, so it can adapt to the needs of ocean warfare. Six ships of this class have been built, and three are currently in service.
Wasp-class (LHD) amphibious assault ship:
The "Wasp"-class ship is one of the main amphibious warfare ships of the U.S. Navy in the 21st century, and is also the largest amphibious warfare ship in the world today. The "Wasp" class is an improved version of the "Tarawa" class amphibious assault ship. The overall layout of the "Wasp" class is novel and has a complete command and control system. Eight ships of this class have been built and are currently in service.
"Austin" class (LPD) dock transport ship:
The "Austin" class dock transport ship is an enlarged version of the "Raleigh" class, with a full load displacement increased by 18%. Can carry 4 landing craft (LCPL) or landing craft (LCVP); 2 landing craft air cushion (LCAC), or 9 LCM-6 mechanized landing craft, or 4 LCM-8 mechanized landing craft, or 20 amphibious armored transport vehicles car (LVT). LPD-4, LPD-5, and LPD-6 can carry 930 landing personnel, and LPD-7 to LPD-13 can carry 840 people. The ship can carry 6 CH-46 helicopters. Except for the LPD-4 ship, all other ships are equipped with a small hangar. It built 12 ships in a row, and 5 ships of this class are currently in service.
San Antonio-class (LPD) dock transport ship:
The U.S. Navy believed that its existing amphibious warfare ships lacked tank landing capabilities, so it designed and built the "San Antonio" class amphibious dock transport ship. . The "San Antonio" class is fully functional and has the functions of tank landing ship, amphibious cargo ship, dock landing ship and dock transport ship. It also has innovations in stealth, ergonomics and other aspects. This class of ship can also be used as an auxiliary medical reception ship. The "San Antonio" class attaches great importance to vehicle transportation, so the ability to use helicopters and air-cushion landing craft is subject to some restrictions. This class of ship not only has the structure of a dock landing ship, but also has the ability to load heavy cargo from the side of the ship like an amphibious cargo ship. It is expected that 9 ships will be built and 4 ships are currently in service.
Whidbey Island-class (LSD) landing dock ships:
Half of the U.S. Navy's active dock landing ships are "Whidbey Island" class, composed of "Anchorage" ” class dock landing ship was improved, and the displacement and main dimensions were increased. The focus of the “Whidbey Island” class was on the transportation of landing craft. This class of ship is a medium-sized ship among amphibious warships. It can not only better meet the loading requirements of small and medium-sized landing operations, but also reduce the cost of the ship. Eight ships of this class have been built and are currently in service.
Harpers Ferry Class (LSD) Landing Dock Ship
The "Harpers Ferry" class is the latest dock landing ship of the U.S. Navy and is the "Whidbey Island" "The improved version of the "Harper's Ferry" class ship has improved the cargo transportation capacity. About 90% of the equipment of the "Harpers Ferry" class ship and the "Whidbey Island" class ship is the same. Increased cargo carrying capacity. It can carry 2 air-cushion landing craft, and the vehicle deck area has also been increased. Mainly used to carry supplies. Air conditioning, ductwork and partial changes to the hull structure were added. The bow "Phalanx" is installed in front of the bridge, and the number of cranes is changed from 2 to 1. Four ships of this class have been built and are currently in service.
"Blue Ridge" class (LCC) amphibious command ship
A command ship specially built by the U.S. Navy for the needs of amphibious operations. It is also the only first-class dedicated command ship in the world. The "Blue Ridge" class is equipped with advanced and complete data collection equipment, tactical intelligence display equipment and command equipment to convey orders from commanders at all levels. The number of radio stations is twice as many as that of other ships such as aircraft carriers. The command ship "Blue Ridge" is attached to the 7th Fleet of the US Navy and is stationed in Yokosuka Port, Japan.
The command ship "Mount Whitney" was attached to the U.S. Navy's 2nd Fleet in January 1981 and was stationed in the Port of Norfolk, Virginia.
America-class (LHA) amphibious assault ship
LHA(R) amphibious assault ship is a new generation of large-deck amphibious assault ship developed by the United States, used to replace the " Tarawa class amphibious assault ship. At the beginning of the design, there were three design options to choose from: the eighth ship of the "Wasp" class (LHD) "Makin Island", the improved LHD8 and a new aircraft carrier-type amphibious ship. In June 2004, the U.S. Navy decided to choose the second option due to comprehensive considerations of performance and cost. In 2005, Northrop Grumman began pre-research work on the Flight 0 type of this class ship. The first ship is planned to be built in fiscal year 2007 and officially delivered in 2013.