The Wasp class is a class of landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ships operated by the United States Navy.

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Mar 6, 2025 · LHAs (and later LHDs) have been participants in major humanitarian-assistance, occupation and combat operations in which the United States has been involved.

In the 266-by-50-foot (81 by 15.2 m) by 28-foot (8.5 m) high well deck, the LHDs can carry three Landing Craft Air Cushion, twelve Landing Craft Mechanised, or 40 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs), with …

Nov 3, 2025 · AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT (LHA/LHD) Operating as part of the modern Navy amphibious assault ships project power and maintain presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Amphibious …

LHD 8 is the first U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship to replace steam boilers with gas turbines, and the first Navy surface ship to be equipped with both gas turbines and an Auxiliary Propulsion...

A landing helicopter dock (LHD) is a multipurpose amphibious assault ship that is capable of operating both as a helicopter carrier and as a dock landing ship. [1]

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The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) hosted 44 midshipmen from July 21 to August 13, 2025, where the crew provided hands on experience and knowledge that will stay with …

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was formally recognized for its outstanding contributions to increasing suicide prevention awareness and engagement.