Future LPD/LHD

Displacement: from 15.000 to 20.000 tons

Program/Hystory: -

Displacement: about 15.000 tons full loads

Dimensions: 165 m x 31 m

Propulsion: 2 electric motors on pod by 10 MW each

Range: 7.000 miles

Speed: 20 knots

Crew: 250 + 600 truppa

Fly deck: for 5 EH-101

Hangar: for 5 EH-101

Garage: up to 1000 metric line

Hospital: about 700 m² plus 1000 m2 convertible area

Well Dock: about 50x15 m (compatible for 2 LCAC?)

Ramp for vehicle: 1 aft + 1 side

Builder: Fincantieri S.p.a.

Project
LHD 20.000	LPD 20.000

LHD / AOR on same 15.000 tons hull
LHD 15.000	LHD 15.000, rendering Fincantieri, and AOR/JSS

Layout (under costruction) of LHD by 15.000 tons

Reference: Fincantieri S.p.a., Marina Militare Italiana and news online

Photo by: Fincantieri S.p.a. e varie

Update: 14/07/2008