Hi,
I'm new to the world of navies and ships, so I have a relatively simple (I think) question.
What are the differences between types of amphibs. LST, LPH, LPD, LSD, LSL, LKA, etc??
Here's what I think the differences are:
LST; carries vehicles only (no cargo or extra troops), lands those vehicles by beaching the LST itself
LSD; carries troops and (heavy) vehicles, lands those vehicles by landing craft only (LCU/LCAC). No helos onboard (no hangar), just a landing pad. Single role ship.
LPD; multi role version of LSD, carries helos, has a hangar, carries fewer landing craft. Carries the Amtracs.
LPH; carries only light equipment, troops and light vehicles, only things that can be carried by helos. SIngle role ship.
LHD/LHA; combines function of LPH and LSD.
LKA; cargo ship???
LSL; comparable to LKA?
Any more differences between LSD and LPD, how are they to be used tactically? LKA? LSL?
I hope someone can help. Thanks
Best,
Chris74
I'm new to the world of navies and ships, so I have a relatively simple (I think) question.
What are the differences between types of amphibs. LST, LPH, LPD, LSD, LSL, LKA, etc??
Here's what I think the differences are:
LST; carries vehicles only (no cargo or extra troops), lands those vehicles by beaching the LST itself
LSD; carries troops and (heavy) vehicles, lands those vehicles by landing craft only (LCU/LCAC). No helos onboard (no hangar), just a landing pad. Single role ship.
LPD; multi role version of LSD, carries helos, has a hangar, carries fewer landing craft. Carries the Amtracs.
LPH; carries only light equipment, troops and light vehicles, only things that can be carried by helos. SIngle role ship.
LHD/LHA; combines function of LPH and LSD.
LKA; cargo ship???
LSL; comparable to LKA?
Any more differences between LSD and LPD, how are they to be used tactically? LKA? LSL?
I hope someone can help. Thanks
Best,
Chris74