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LxD-class amphibious warfare ship

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Class overview
BuildersFincantieri
Operators Italian Navy
Preceded bySan Giorgio class
Cost1.2 billion (2023) for 2 ships
Planned2 (+1)
General characteristics [1]
TypeAmphibious warfare ship
Displacement16,500 t (16,200 long tons) full load
Length160 m (524 ft 11 in)
Beam29 m (95 ft 2 in)
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Range7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi)
Boats & landing
craft carried
2* LC23-class landing craft
Troops360
Crew200
Sensors and
processing systems
1 x Leonardo Kronos Power Shield, AESA LRR L-band radar
Aircraft carriedNH90 or EH-101

The LxD is an initiative by the Italian Navy to procure a series of two amphibious warfare ships (with the option for a third vessel) as a replacement for the aging San Giorgio class.

History

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The Italian Navy received the approval in 2010 to procure two 20,000-ton 190-metre (623 ft 4 in) long amphibious assault ships (landing helicopter dock), with the possibility of a third ship, configured with extensive aviation facilities (landing helicopter assault).[2]

In more recent designs the ships are shown as 16,500-ton 160-metre (520 ft) landing platform docks with two helicopter landing spots on the aft deck.[3][1] The first two ships are expected to enter service from 2028 to 2030. If the option is taken, the third ship will enter service after 2031.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Italy's new warships will boast bigger bellies for landing forces". Defense News. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Italy Paves the Way for New Amphibious Assault Vessels". Defence IQ. 19 July 2010. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Onwards And Forwards – Italian Navy Program Update". Naval News. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ "The Italian Navy plans to purchase three new 16,500-ton amphibious ships". INF News. Retrieved 31 July 2023.