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This LHA combines many of the features of other
amphibious ships into a single platform, as does
the LHD. Both the LHD and the LHA carry NATO
Sea Sparrow missiles and the 20-mm Vulcan
Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS).
Tarawa Class Data
Displacement
39,300 tons
Length
778 feet
Beam
106 feet
Draft
27.5 feet
Shaft horsepower
70,000
Aircraft
30
Accommodations
800
Troops
1,825
Another amphibious assault ship (LPH)
designed to embark, transport, and land marines
by means of transport helicopters is the Iwo Jima
class (fig. 19-1 2). When not used in an amphibious
role, LPHs have the capability of assisting in
antisubmarine warfare.
Iwo Jima Class Data
Displacement
18,000 tons
Length
602 feet
Beam
84 feet
Draft
29 feet
Shaft horsepower
22,000
Helicopters
20 CH-46s
Accommodations
1,075
Officers/troops
143/1,581
13.86
Figure 19-12.-Amphibious assault ship USS Guam (LPH-9).
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