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Tarawa-classamphibiousassaultship

Helicopter Carriers · United States · 1973
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Tarawa-classamphibiousassaultship

Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship
Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Aviation Capacity
85
ASW Capability
60
Versatility
95
Command Facilities
90
Endurance
80
Self-Defence
50
Survivability
75
Speed
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerIngalls Shipbuilding
CategoryHelicopter Carriers
EraCold War
In service1973–1980
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Helicopter Carriers MASS Rating
1/4
Cold War
3/12
All-Time
Helicopter Carriers · 10 axes scored
Aviation Capacity
85
ASW Capability
60
Versatility
95
Command Facilities
90
Endurance
80
Self-Defence
50
Survivability
75
Speed
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the helicopter carriers category.
01 / Overview
Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship
Prime contractor
Production
1973–1980
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HELICOPTER CARRIERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
helicopter carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the helicopter carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationLHA
  • Ship TypeAmphibious assault ship
  • Builder / ShipyardIngalls Shipbuilding
  • Laid Down1971
  • Commissioned1977
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement39,967 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)254.2 m
  • Beam24.4 m
  • Draft7.894 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement930
  • Officers56
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 × Combustion Engineering boilers, 2 × Westinghouse turbines, 2 shafts, 1 bow thruster
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power70,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed24 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range17,800
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun5-inch (127 mm) Mk 45 lightweight gun
  • Main Gun Count3
  • Secondary Guns25 mm Mark 242 Bushmaster cannons, 12.7 mm machine guns
  • CIWSVulcan Phalanx, Mark 49 RAM
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed5
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled7
  • Lost0
  • Retired5
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1973Production started
  2. 1976Entered service
  3. 1980Production ended
53
years in service
7
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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