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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
Category
Country
Prime contractor
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
ⓘ 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
- Troop Capacity700
- Well DeckYes
- Landing Craft Carried2
- Ro-Ro CapabilityYes
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
- PropulsionDiesel
- Shaft Power41,600 kW
- Top Speed22 kn
- Complement (crew)361
◆Aviation3MOD.3
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
- Fixed-Wing / VSTOL2
▤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
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
13
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD) RANKING Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD)3POST-COLD WAR · LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD)383UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD)27PRICE · ALL WEAPONS11PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLanding Platform Dock (LPD)category.
📖 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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