The amphibious assault ship, usually called an amphib, is a class of warship employed by the United States Navy. It is used primarily to deliver Marines to combat zones. Twelve amphibs have been built, all of which remain in active service. The older amphibs belong to the Tarawa class, which dates back to the 1970s. The newer Wasp class amphibs debuted in 1989. |
The amphibious assault ship, usually called an amphib, is a class of warship employed by the United States Navy. It is used primarily to deliver Marines to combat zones. Twelve amphibs have been built, all of which remain in active service. The older amphibs belong to the Tarawa class, which dates back to the 1970s. The newer Wasp class amphibs debuted in 1989. |
Amphibs resemble [aircraft carriers]?, and do in fact carry a small number of Harrier? attack planes. They are only about 75% the length of carries of the U.S. Navy, though they are somewhat larger than the carriers of other navies. |
Amphibs resemble aircraft carriers, and do in fact carry a small number of Harrier? attack planes. They are only about 75% the length of carries of the U.S. Navy, though they are somewhat larger than the carriers of other navies. |
*[USS Iwo Jima]? (LHD 7) — Norfolk, Va. |
*[USS Iwo Jima]? (LHD 7) - Norfolk, Va. |