Mission/Vision Statement
Mission (Primary): To embark, deploy, and land elements of a Marine landing force in an amphibious assault by helicopters, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles.
Mission (Secondary): Sea Control and Power Projection, and landing (V/STOL) aircraft and helicopters deployed.
General Characteristics of Ship
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Length: 844 ft / Width: 209 ft (w/ELs)
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Height: 185 ft / Beam: 106 ft
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Displacement: 40,358 tons (full)
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Draft: 27 ft (fore/aft)
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Speed: 20+ knots
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Aircraft Elevators: 2 (PORT & STBD)
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Cargo Capacity: 145,000 cu/ft
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Vehicle Capacity: 24,012 sq/ft
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Crew: 66 Officers / 1,004 enlisted