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CVN
All carry approximately 85 aircraft and have a max speed of 30+ knots
Missions include providing credible, sustainable, independent forward presence and conventional deterrence in peacetime, operating as the cornerstone of joint/allied maritime expeditionary forces in times of crisis, and operate and support aircraft attacks on enemies, protect friendly forces, and engage in sustained independent operations in war |
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CVN
Powered by two nuclear reactors
10 ship(s) in operation |
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CVN
Powered by eight nuclear reactors
01 ship(s) in operation |
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CG
Missions include Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, support of carrier battle groups and amphibious forces, or of operating independently and as flagships of surface action groups |
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CG
Powered by four gas turbine engines
22 ship(s) in operation |
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DDG
Missions include Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, support of carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, protection of shipping, and independent operations |
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DDG
Powered by four gas turbine engines
55 ship(s) in operation |
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DDG
Powered by two gas turbine engines
03 ship(s) in planning |
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FFG
Missions include Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, support of carrier battle groups, drug interdiction and amphibious forces |
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| OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class |
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FFG
Powered by two gas turbine engines
30 ship(s) in operation |
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LCS
Missions include protection of littoral regions, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-surface Warfare (particularly small, fast surface craft) and anti-mining operations.
Powered by two gas turbines, two diesel engines, and four waterjets |
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LCS
01 ship(s) in operation
01 ship(s) in planning |
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LCS
02 ship(s) under construction |
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Missions include transport of Marines and their supplies, placement of Marines ashore, and support of Marine assaults |
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LHD
08 ship(s) in operation |
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LHA
03 ship(s) in operation |
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LSD
08 ship(s) in operation |
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LSD
04 ship(s) in operation |
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LPD
03 ship(s) in operation |
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LPD
04 ship(s) in operation
05 ship(s) in construction |
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| Missions vary, but support ships generally have no offensive mission |
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LCC
02 ship(s) in operation |
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AH
02 ship(s) in operation |
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MCM
14 ship(s) in operation |
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