Top 10 Amphibious Warships In The World 2021

Summary

This video highlights the top 10 amphibious warships in the world, showcasing their specifications, capabilities, and operational details. The list includes powerful vessels from various navies, such as the US Navy's WASP and America classes, the UK’s Albions, and the French Mistral. These warships are crucial for amphibious operations, supporting troops, vehicles, and helicopters. Each ship is assessed based on displacement, troop capacity, and combat capabilities, offering insight into the technological advancements and strategic roles of amphibious assault ships across the globe.

Takeaways

• 😀 The top 10 amphibious warships in the world are ranked based on their displacement and capacities.
• 😀 The US Navy operates three of the top 10 amphibious warship classes, while the rest are operated by navies from other countries.
• 😀 The Albian Class, operated by the UK Royal Navy, has a full load displacement of 19,056 tons and can carry 45 troops, 2 helicopters, and 8 landing craft.
• 😀 The Docto Class, in service with the Republic of Korea Navy, supports mobile naval fleets and can carry 700 Marines, tanks, trucks, and landing craft.
• 😀 The Atlantico, the Brazilian Navy's flagship, has a displacement of 21,000 tons and supports up to 18 helicopters.
• 😀 The Mistral Class amphibious ship, used by the French and Egyptian navies, can carry up to 900 troops and 16 helicopters.
• 😀 The Yow Class LPD, operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy, has a displacement of 25,000 tons and is used for amphibious landings and humanitarian missions.
• 😀 The San Antonio Class LPD, operated by the US Navy, has a displacement of 25,300 tons and can carry 699 landing troops along with various amphibious vehicles.
• 😀 The Juan Carlos I, the largest ship in the Spanish Navy, has a displacement of 26,000 tons and can transport 900 troops and 4 landing crafts.
• 😀 The Wasp Class amphibious assault ships, operated by the US Navy, were the world's largest amphibious vessels when they debuted and can support up to 2,000 Marines.

Q & A

Which country operates the largest number of top 10 amphibious warships?

The United States operates the largest number of top 10 amphibious warships, with several ships in the Wasp, San Antonio, and America classes.

What is the maximum speed of the Albion class amphibious warship?

The Albion class amphibious warship has a maximum speed of 18 knots.

How many helicopters can the flight deck of the Atlantico class support?

The Atlantico class flight deck can support up to 18 helicopters, including the EC725 Caracal, S-70B Seahawk, and AS350.

What makes the Mistral class amphibious ship notable in terms of its helicopter capacity?

The Mistral class amphibious ship is notable for its ability to support up to 6 helicopters simultaneously on its flight deck.

How many Marines can the Dokdo class amphibious warship accommodate?

The Dokdo class amphibious warship can accommodate up to 700 Marines, along with tanks, trucks, and amphibious assault vehicles.

What are the primary armaments aboard the Juan Carlos I amphibious warship?

The Juan Carlos I amphibious warship is armed with 420mm guns and 42.7mm machine guns.

How does the propulsion system of the Yow class amphibious warship work?

The Yow class amphibious warship is powered by a combined Diesel and Diesel propulsion system, which includes four Shanky 16PC 2.6 V400 diesel engines.

What is the unique feature of the America class amphibious assault ships?

The America class amphibious assault ships are known for their hybrid mechanical-electric propulsion system and the ability to carry a variety of aircraft, including F-35B fighters and MV-22 Ospreys.

How many landing craft can the Canberra class amphibious warship carry?

The Canberra class amphibious warship can carry 4 LCM 1E landing craft for amphibious operations.

Which country originally commissioned the Atlantico, and how was it transferred to Brazil?

The Atlantico was originally commissioned by the UK Royal Navy as HMS Ocean, and it was later sold to Brazil in 2018, where it was recommissioned into the Brazilian Navy.