San Antonio class USA
by Larry Bond
BASIC SHIP DATA Displacement: 12000 std In Class: 0+1+0 Damage Points: 237 Propulsion: Diesel Crew: 490+704 Size Class: Medium Advance per 45° turn (Speed/Loss)
Hard rudder: 200 yards (3) Accel/Tac Turn from 0-50% Max Speed 15 Accel/Tac Turn from 51-100% Max Speed 8 Deceleratlon/Tac Turn from any speed 18 WEAPONS:
B F(21)1 Mk31 w/21 RIM-116A RAM (14-25)
C A(21)1 Mk31 w/21 RIM-116A RAM (26-38)
D F(1)1 Mk38 25mm/87 Bushmaster (39-50)
1.5 (10%). 1 DP. Far surface targets. 0.8 (10%). Against near Low aircraft 1.5 (05%). Against far Low aircraft. G LCAC (76-88) H LCAC (89-00) REMARKS Note: Space and weight has been reserved for the Mk41 VLS, but the ships will not be completed with the launchers installed. Formerly L(X), then LPD-17 class. Amphibious ship, special damage modifier of -25%. Designed to operate with one LSD and one LHA to form a 3-ship amphibious ready group. Deck space for 2 MV-22 or CH-53E or 4 CH-46 or UH-1N or AH-1. Hangar space for 1 MV-22 or CH-53 or 2 CH-46 or 3 AH-1W or UH-1N. First Navy ship named after San Antonio. Reduced RCS. Berthing for 704 marines. Replaces Austin, Anchorage, Charleston, and Newport classes. Integrated combat system, ESSM and RAM launchers autonomous. Well deck can accommodate 2 LCAC, 4 LCM(8), 9 LCM(6), or 20 LVT. RADARS
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