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Independence-class littoral combat ship
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah J. Kunkle · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Littoral / Coastal Combat Ships · United States · 2008
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Independence-class littoral combat ship
Independence-class littoral combat ship Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah J. Kunkle · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
55
Littoral Agility
60
Mission Modularity
70
Sensors
45
Firepower
40
Aviation
55
Survivability
35
Endurance
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
ManufacturerAustal USA
CategoryLittoral / Coastal Combat Ships
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008–2025
Operators1 countries
Quantity19
Data Quality82%
53
Littoral / Coastal Combat Ships MASS Rating
2/2
Post-Cold War
3/3
All-Time
Littoral / Coastal Combat Ships · 10 axes scored
Speed
55
Littoral Agility
60
Mission Modularity
70
Sensors
45
Firepower
40
Aviation
55
Survivability
35
Endurance
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the littoral / coastal combat ships category.
01 / Overview
Independence-class littoral combat ship
Prime contractor
Production
2008–2025
Quantity
19
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LITTORAL / COASTAL COMBAT SHIPS · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
48
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
littoral / coastal combat ships category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the littoral / coastal combat ships category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Propulsion1MOD.1
◈Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
  2. 2025Production ended
18
years in service
17
years in production
19
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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