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Austin-class amphibious transport dock
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Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · United States · 1964
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Austin-class amphibious transport dock
Austin-class amphibious transport dock Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
60
Well Deck Capability
55
Aviation Capacity
40
Command Facilities
65
Self-Defence
30
Endurance
70
Versatility
75
Survivability
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerIngalls Shipbuilding, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
CategoryLanding Platform Dock (LPD)
EraCold War
In service1964–1971
Operators2 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality84%
56
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) MASS Rating
1/3
Cold War
9/13
All-Time
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · 10 axes scored
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
60
Well Deck Capability
55
Aviation Capacity
40
Command Facilities
65
Self-Defence
30
Endurance
70
Versatility
75
Survivability
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category.
01 / Overview
Austin-class amphibious transport dock
Production
1964–1971
Quantity
12
Unit Price (current)
$235.0M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$235.0M
Inflation: +%0
56
landing platform dock (lpd) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationLPD
  • Ship TypeAmphibious transport dock
  • BuilderNew York Naval Shipyard, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
  • Commissioned1965
  • Ships in Class12
  • RoleAmphibious transport dock
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement9,201 t
  • Full Load Displacement16,500 t
  • Length173 m
  • Beam32 m
  • Draft10 m
▣Capacity5MOD.5
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Shaft Power17,897 kW
  • Top Speed21 kn
  • Complement (crew)1,320
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense2MOD.2
  • Main Gun2 × 25 mm Mk 38 guns
  • CIWS2 × Phalanx CIWS
⬢Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost235,000,000 USD
▲Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed12
  • Active1
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned13
  • Cancelled1
  • Lost0
  • Retired11
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1964Production started
  2. 1965Entered service
  3. 1971Production ended
62
years in service
7
years in production
12
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) capability enables vehicles and equipment to be driven on/off a ship via ramps, facilitating rapid vehicle loading/unloading for amphibious operations.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
A recessed area at the stern of certain amphibious warships, allowing landing craft or vehicles to enter/exit the vessel directly from the water.
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