Austin-class amphibious transport dock
_underway_in_1982.JPEG) USS Austin (LPD-4) | |
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| Name: | Austin-class amphibious transport dock |
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| Preceded by: | Raleigh class |
| Succeeded by: | San Antonio class |
| In commission: | 1965 |
| Completed: | 12 |
| Active: | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Amphibious transport dock |
| Tonnage: | 7,713 tons dwt |
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| Propulsion: | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
| Speed: | 21 knots (24 mph; 39 km/h) |
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| Complement: | 24 officers, 396 enlisted, 900 marines |
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| Aircraft carried: | Up to 6 CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters |
The Austin class of amphibious transport dock followed the Raleigh class and was followed by the San Antonio classes. Note that some sources consider Cleveland (seven built) and Trenton (two built) ships to be a part of the Austin class, but the Naval Vessel Registry lists them as a separate class.
Ships
| Ship | Hull No. | Builder | Commissioned– Decommissioned | Homeport | NVR page |
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| Austin | LPD-4 | New York Naval Shipyard | 1965–2006 | Norfolk, Virginia | LPD04 |
| Ogden | LPD-5 | New York Naval Shipyard | 1965–2007 | San Diego, California | LPD05 |
| Duluth | LPD-6 | New York Naval Shipyard | 1965–2005 | San Diego, California | LPD06 |
| Cleveland sub-class | |||||
| Cleveland | LPD-7 | Ingalls Shipbuilding | 1967–2011 | San Diego, California | LPD07 |
| Dubuque | LPD-8 | Ingalls Shipbuilding | 1967–2011 | San Diego, California | LPD08 |
| Denver | LPD-9 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1968–2014 | Sasebo, Japan | LPD09 |
| Juneau | LPD-10 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1969–2008 | Sasebo, Japan | LPD10 |
| Coronado | LPD-11/ AGF-11 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1970–2005 | San Diego, California | AGF11 |
| Shreveport | LPD-12 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1970–2007 | Norfolk, Virginia | LPD12 |
| Nashville | LPD-13 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1970–2009 | Norfolk, Virginia | LPD13 |
| Trenton sub-class | |||||
| Trenton | LPD-14 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1971–2007 | Norfolk, Virginia | LPD14 |
| Ponce | LPD-15 | Lockheed Shipbuilding | 1971– | Norfolk, Virginia | LPD15 |
Cleveland sub-class
 USS Dubuque (LPD-8) | |
| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Cleveland-class amphibious transport dock |
| Preceded by: | Austin-class amphibious transport dock |
| Succeeded by: | Trenton-class amphibious transport dock |
| Completed: | Cleveland, Dubuque, Denver, Juneau, Coronado, Shreveport, Nashville |
The Cleveland class of amphibious transport dock was a refinement of the Austin class. All earlier classes are being replaced by the San Antonio class.
The Cleveland class was originally to consist of 10 ships, LPD-7 through LPD-16. Seven ships were actually completed and listed in this class, with one being converted to a command ship, Coronado (AGF-11). Trenton (LPD-14) and Ponce (LPD-15) were originally to be included in the Cleveland class, but were completed as almost identical Trenton-class LPDs. The most noticeable difference between the Cleveland and Austin classes is the extra level in the superstructure housing a flag bridge and command and control facilities for an embarked staff which the earlier ships lack.
Ships
| Ship | Builder | Homeport |
|---|---|---|
| USS Cleveland (LPD-7) (decommissioned) | Ingalls Shipbuilding | San Diego, California |
| USS Dubuque (LPD-8) (decommissioned) | Ingalls Shipbuilding | San Diego, California |
| USS Denver (LPD-9) (decommissioned) | Lockheed Shipbuilding | Sasebo, Japan |
| USS Juneau (LPD-10) (decommissioned) | Lockheed Shipbuilding | San Diego, California |
| USS Coronado (LPD/AGF-11) (decommissioned) | Lockheed Shipbuilding | San Diego, California |
| USS Shreveport (LPD-12) (decommissioned) | Lockheed Shipbuilding | Norfolk, Virginia |
| USS Nashville (LPD-13) (decommissioned) | Lockheed Shipbuilding | Norfolk, Virginia |
Trenton sub-class
 USS Trenton (LPD-14) | |
| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Trenton-class amphibious transport dock |
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| Preceded by: | Cleveland-class amphibious transport dock |
| Succeeded by: | San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock |
| Completed: | Trenton, Ponce |
The Trenton class of amphibious transport dock was a refinement of the Austin and Cleveland classes. Note that some sources consider Cleveland and later ships to be a part of the Austin class, but the Naval Vessel Registry lists them as a separate class. All earlier classes are being replaced by the San Antonio class. LPD-16, while authorized, was cancelled before being constructed.
As of August 2013 the above mentioned site Naval Vessel Registry lists the USS Trenton and the USS Ponce as Austin class amphibious transport docks.
Ships
| Ship | Builder | Homeport | Notes |
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| USS Trenton (LPD-14) (decommissioned) |
Lockheed Shipbuilding | Norfolk, Virginia | Sold to the Indian Navy in 2007, renamed INS Jalashwa (L41) |
| USS Ponce (LPD-15) (active) |
Lockheed Shipbuilding | Norfolk, Virginia | Converted to a Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) in 2012, redesignated USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) |
References
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.
External links
- U.S. Navy Fact File: Amphibious Transport Dock - LPD
- Federation of American Scientists: LPD 4 Austin class
- GlobalSecurity.org: LPD 4 Austin class
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