It can support landing missions and sea-based air operations, peacekeeping, disaster recovery, and counter-terrorism operations. The Dokdo-class amphibious ship or landing platform helicopter (LPH) serves as a command and control platform for mobile naval fleet. Image courtesy of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Dokdo Class Amphibious Assault Ships Dokdo Class amphibious assault ship can transport 700 marines, tanks, trucks, amphibious assault vehicles, landing craft and helicopters. The first ship in the class, HMS Albion, was commissioned in June 2003 while the second vessel, HMS Bulwark, entered service in December 2004.ĩ. The UK Royal Navy operates two Albion-Class amphibious assault ships or landing platform docks. Powered by two Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, two Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators, two electric motors and a bow thruster, the vessel can sail at a maximum speed of 18kt. The armament aboard the ship includes two 30mm guns and two close-point weapon systems. The flight deck offers two helicopter landing spots, which can handle either a heavy-lift helicopter or two medium-sized rotorcraft. The Albion-Class has a full load displacement of 19,560t and can transport 405 troops, two helicopters, and eight landing craft, four of which can carry and land tanks. Image courtesy of the UK Ministry of Defence. Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships Albion Class amphibious ship has a maximum speed of 18kt. Albion Class amphibious ship has a maximum speed of 18kt.
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