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Powered by three Deutz 600 HP diesel-electric engines, this former pilot ship cruises smoothly at 11 knots (12.6 mph/20.3 kph) and can cover more than 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km).

Amphibious Assault Ship Helicopter carriers are no longer as widespread as they once were. However, the basic design of the ship has evolved into what are now classed as amphibious assault ships.

As detailed by Naval Technology, “The ships are configured with a helicopter deck and hangar. The deck can launch and recover the MH-60R/S helicopter and a tactical unmanned air vehicle.