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USS
BONHOMME RICHARD [LHD-6] is an Amphibious Assault Ship. The primary
mission of our ship is to embark, deploy and land elements of a Marine
landing force in amphibious assault operations by helicopter, landing
craft, amphibious vehicle or any combination of these means. BONHOMME RICHARD was uniquely designed to |
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support assault from the sea against defended positions ashore. She is able to sail in harm's way and provide a rapid buildup of combat power ashore in the face of opposition. The United States maintains the largest and most capable amphibious force in the world. The Wasp-class are the largest amphibious ships in the world. |
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Notes of Interest:
Ship Builder: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss. Power Plant: Two boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shaft horsepower Length: 844 feet (253.2 meters) Beam: 106 feet (31.8 meters) Displacement: Approx. 40,500 tons (41,150 metric tons) full load Speed: 20+ knots (23.5+ miles per hour) Aircraft Crew
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