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The '''Mobile Landing Platform''' is a class of ] currently being planned for the ], with the first ship due to launch in 2015. It will act as a staging position between large cargo ships and the smaller craft, such as ]s, which are designed to land directly on beaches, and will be based loosely on the design of the ]. The navy tested the concept of a Mobile Landing Platform with ] and ] off the coast of ] in 2010. <ref name="global security">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/mlp.htm|title=GlobalSecurity.org|accessdate=11 January 2011}}</ref> | The '''Mobile Landing Platform''' is a class of ] currently being planned for the ], with the first ship due to launch in 2015. It will act as a staging position between large cargo ships and the smaller craft, such as ]s, which are designed to land directly on beaches, and will be based loosely on the design of the ]. The navy tested the concept of a Mobile Landing Platform with ] and ] off the coast of ] in 2010. <ref name="global security">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/mlp.htm|title=GlobalSecurity.org|accessdate=11 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
The class will be based around the idea of ']', where US troops would be based aboard the ship. Because of this, the ship is expected to be fitted with the ability to land helicopters, and to transfer large amounts of cargo and vehicles from its hold to another vessel berthed alongside. This will be accomplished using a simple ramp system which can be used in calm seas. It will not be able to operate in rough seas, or in areas where there are hazards to large shipping, such as mines or underwater obstacles. | The class will be based around the idea of ']', where US troops would be based aboard the ship. Because of this, the ship is expected to be fitted with the ability to land helicopters, and to transfer large amounts of cargo and vehicles from its hold to another vessel berthed alongside. This will be accomplished using a simple ramp system which can be used in calm seas. It will not be able to operate in rough seas, or in areas where there are hazards to large shipping, such as mines or underwater obstacles. |
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USNS Watkins (back) and heavy lift ship MV Mighty Servant I moor side-by-side off San Diego during a Mobile Landing Platform demonstration. | |
Class overview | |
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Builders | General Dynamics |
Operators | US Navy |
Planned | 3 |
General characteristics | |
Displacement | 34,544 tonnes |
Length | 800' |
Speed | 20 kts |
Range | ~9000 miles |
Complement | Unknown crew, plus ~1,112 marines |
Aviation facilities | 1x VERTREP |
The Mobile Landing Platform is a class of amphibious assault ship currently being planned for the United States Navy, with the first ship due to launch in 2015. It will act as a staging position between large cargo ships and the smaller craft, such as LCACs, which are designed to land directly on beaches, and will be based loosely on the design of the Alaska-class oil tanker. The navy tested the concept of a Mobile Landing Platform with USNS Red Cloud and MV Mighty Servant I off the coast of San Diego in 2010.
The class will be based around the idea of 'seabasing', where US troops would be based aboard the ship. Because of this, the ship is expected to be fitted with the ability to land helicopters, and to transfer large amounts of cargo and vehicles from its hold to another vessel berthed alongside. This will be accomplished using a simple ramp system which can be used in calm seas. It will not be able to operate in rough seas, or in areas where there are hazards to large shipping, such as mines or underwater obstacles.
The Mobile Landing Platform will also include ample space for the equipment used by troops aboard, including jeeps, helicopters, and mobile assault vehicles. It may also be able to accommodate future high-speed beach landing craft, currently being planned by the US Navy. Using the ship, a US Stryker brigade could be deployed to a hostile country within a few days, including the 15-20,000 tonnes of equipment needed to support such a brigade.
The ship, when built, would be able to carry 1,112 marines and be 250 meters long, with a displacement of 34,544 tonnes. it will be built by General Dynamics in San Diego. Construction is due to begin in July 2011.
References
- ^ "The US Navy's Mobile Landing Platform Ships". Defense Industry Daily. Watershed Publishing. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- "GlobalSecurity.org". Retrieved 11 January 2011.
- http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/mlp.htm
- Robbins, Gary (14 August 2010). "General Dynamics gets $115M for 'pier at sea'". San Diego Union-Tribune. The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC. Retrieved 10 January 2011.