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San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · United States · 2003
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San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan · 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
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
85
Well Deck Capability
80
Aviation Capacity
75
Command Facilities
90
Self-Defence
45
Endurance
85
Versatility
90
Survivability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
25
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Ship Systems
CategoryLanding Platform Dock (LPD)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators1 countries
Quantity13
Data Quality82%
78
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) MASS Rating
3/7
Post-Cold War
3/13
All-Time
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · 10 axes scored
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
85
Well Deck Capability
80
Aviation Capacity
75
Command Facilities
90
Self-Defence
45
Endurance
85
Versatility
90
Survivability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category.
01 / Overview
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
Production
2003–
Quantity
13
Unit Price (current)
$2.2B↗ 40% inflation · 2012→2025
Original Price
$1.6B (2012)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD) · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.2B
Original: $1.6B (2012)
Inflation: +%40
78
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
  • BuilderAvondale Shipyard, Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Commissioned2005
  • Ships in Class26
  • Roleamphibious assault and transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Full Load Displacement25,300 t
  • Length208 m
  • Beam32 m
  • Draft7 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Shaft Power41,600 kW
  • Top Speed22 kn
  • Complement (crew)361
◆Aviation3MOD.3
▤Self-Defense4MOD.4
  • Main GunBushmaster II
  • CIWSRIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • Self-Defense SAMESSM (not fitted)
  • Electronic WarfareYes
⬢Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost1,602,000,000 USD
▲Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed13
  • Active13
  • Under Construction3
  • Planned26
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
13
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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 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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