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Kilauea-class ammunition ship
Photo: Department of Defense photo by Byron D. Boyer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Replenishment & Logistics Ships · United States · 1967
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Kilauea-class ammunition ship
Kilauea-class ammunition ship Photo: Department of Defense photo by Byron D. Boyer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Cargo Capacity
75
Replenishment-at-Sea Capability
80
Range
70
Transfer Rate
75
Versatility
80
Aviation
50
Self-Defence
30
Reliability
85
Endurance
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryReplenishment & Logistics Ships
EraCold War
In service1967–1972
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality83%
73
Replenishment & Logistics Ships MASS Rating
2/5
Cold War
6/17
All-Time
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · 10 axes scored
Cargo Capacity
75
Replenishment-at-Sea Capability
80
Range
70
Transfer Rate
75
Versatility
80
Aviation
50
Self-Defence
30
Reliability
85
Endurance
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the replenishment & logistics ships category.
01 / Overview
Kilauea-class ammunition ship
Production
1967–1972
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REPLENISHMENT & LOGISTICS SHIPS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
replenishment & logistics ships category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the replenishment & logistics ships category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationT-AE
  • Ship Typeammunition ship
  • BuilderGeneral Dynamics, Bethlehem Steel, Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Commissioned1968
  • Ships in Class8
  • Roleunderway replenishment of naval warships
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement13,908 t
  • Full Load Displacement20,829 t
  • Length171.907 m
  • Beam24.689 m
  • Draft8.839 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Shaft Power16,405 kW
  • Top Speed37 kn
  • Complement (crew)250
◆Aviation3MOD.3
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed8
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned8
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired8
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1967Production started
  2. 1968Entered service
  3. 1972Production ended
59
years in service
5
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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