Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in The World

Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships
Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships 

Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in The World


The Amphibious Assault Ships is a type amphibious warfare ship support ground forces and marine forces by an amphibious assault. The Amphibious Assault Ships are able to transport marines, aircrafts, helicopters, tanks and heavy vehicles. Some amphibious assault ships also support V/STOL fixed wing aircraft, now having a secondary role as aircraft carriers.

Here is the Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in the World. This list is based on the displacement, range, their equipment carried, capabilities and overall performance. List of Top 10 Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships in The World.

Currently Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in The World are these:


1. America class (Best Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Amphibious Assault Ships in The World 

The America class is a ship class of landing helicopter assault type amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy. The America class ships built by Huntington Ingalls Industries and Ingalls Shipbuilding for United States Navy. These amphibious assault ships are larger than many aircraft carriers.

The America class warships was commissioned by the United States Navy in 2014 to replace USS Peleliu of the Tarawa class. America class warships will not have well decks, and have smaller on-board hospitals to provide more space for aviation uses.The America class can carry 1,700 marines and associated equipment to support them.
America class Specifications
  • The America class warships have a length of 844 ft (257 m) and displacement of 45,693 tons (full load).
  • The maximum speed of America class warships is over 20 knots (37 km/h).
  • The America class warships has AN/SPS-49 2-D, AN/SPS-48G 3-D air search radar, AN/SPQ-9B surface search radar and MK2  ship self-defense system.
  • The America class warships is equipped with two rolling airframe missile launchers, two evolved sea sparrow missile launchers, two Phalanx CIWS and seven dual .50 caliber machine guns. 
  • The America class warships can carry AV-8B Harrier II ,F-35B Lightning II aircrafts and various attack helicopters like MV-22B Osprey, UH-1Y Venom, AH-1Z Viper and MH-60S Knighthawk.

2. Wasp class (Best Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World 

The Wasp class is a class of landing helicopter dock amphibious assault ships operated by the United States Navy. The Wasp class is a capable of transporting almost the full strength of a United States Marine Corps Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and landing them in hostile territory via landing craft or helicopters as well as providing air support via attack aircraft.

The Wasp class amphibious assault ships built by Ingalls Shipbuilding for United States Navy. The lead ship, USS Wasp, was commissioned in 1989. A total of eight Warp class ships were built, currently seven ships are active with United States Navy and one ship of this class was retired.
Wasp class Specifications
  • The Wasp class warships have a length of 843 ft (257 m) and displacement of 41,150 tons full load.
  • The maximum speed of Wasp class warships is 22 knots (41 km/h).
  • The operational range of Wasp class is 9,500 nmi (17,600 km).
  • The Wasp class amphibious assault ships has two RIM-116 rolling airframe missiles launcher, two RIM-7 sea sparrow missile launchers, three 20 mm Phalanx CIWS system, four 25 mm Mk 38 chain guns, four.50 BMG machine guns.
  • The Wasp class warships can carry AV-8B Harrier II, F-35B Lightning II stealth aircrafts and helicopters like AH-1W super cobra, CH-46 sea knight, CH-53 sea stallion, UH-1N twin huey, V-22 Osprey.

3. Type 075 class  (Best Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships in The World 

The Type 075 landing helicopter dock is a class of Chinese amphibious assault ships. The NATO reporting name of this ship is Yushen-class . The Type 075 class ships were designed to support marines during landing operations against defended positions ashore.

The Type 075 amphibious assault ships built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding company for the People's Liberation Army Navy. The Type 075 ships was entered service in 2021. It has a full length flight deck for helicopter operations and features a floodable well deck from which to disembark hovercraft and armored amphibious assault vehicles.
Type 075 Specifications
  • The Type 075 class have a length of 778 ft (237 m) and displacement of 40,000 tonnes.
  • The maximum speed of Type 075 amphibious assault ships is 20 knots.
  • The Type 075 class can carry 1200-1800 marines and associated equipment to support them.
  • The Type 075 warships is equipped with two H/PJ-11 close-in weapon systems, four HHQ-10 short-range air defense missile systems.
  • The Type 075 class will carry around 30 helicopters including Z-8, Z-9, Z-18, Ka-28 and Ka-31.

4. Canberra class  (Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World 

The Canberra class is a ship class of two landing helicopter dock. The Canberra class amphibious assault ships built by Navantia, Ferrol, Spain and BAE Systems Australia, Victoria for Royal Australian Navy. The Canberra class warships was entered service in 2014.

The Canberra class ships will play an important role in service with Australian Navy, it will add a much needed amphibious assault capability. These warships have two vehicle decks. One of them is for ligh vehicles and the other is for heavy vehicles and tanks.
Canberra class Specifications
  • The Canberra class warships have a length of 757 ft 3in (230.82 m) and displacement of 27,500 t at full load.
  • The maximum speed of Canberra class warships is 20 knots (37 km/h).
  • The operational range of Canberra class warships is 9,000 nmi (17,000 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h). 
  • The Canberra class warships is armed with four Rafael Typhoon 25 mm remote weapons systems, six 12.7 mm machine guns and three Phalanx Block 1B baseline 2 CIWS.
  • The Canberra class amphibious assault ships can carry 8 helicopters (standard), 18 helicopters (maximum). 

5. Juan Carlos I  (Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships in The World

The Juan Carlos I is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship-aircraft carrier of the Spanish Navy. This warships is named in honour of Juan Carlos I, the former king of Spain. It has a multi-functional hangar and garage space on two levels. Vessel can also play an important role in disaster relief operations.

The Juan Carlos I amphibious assault ships was entered service in 2010 with the Spanish Navy. The amphibious landing ship has a ski jump for STOVL operations, and is equipped with attack and fighter aircrafts. The Juan Carlos I warships has stronger air wings. These warships play an important role with the Spanish Navy.
Juan Carlos I Specifications
  • The Juan Carlos I warships have a length of 230.82 m (757 ft 3 in) and displacement of 26,000 tonnes.
  • The maximum speed of Juan Carlos I warships is 21 knots (39 km/h).
  • The operational range of Juan Carlos I warships is 9,000 nmi (17,000 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h).
  • The Juan Carlos I warships is equipped with four 12.7 mm machine guns, four 20 mm Oerlikon CIWS and VLS for ESSM or RAM missiles.
  • The Juan Carlos I amphibious assault ships can carry AV-8B Harrier II aircraft and Chinook, Sea King, NH90 helicopters. 

6. Mistral class (Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships 

The Mistral class is a amphibious assault ships of the France. This ship also known as helicopter carriers. The Mistral class warships is capable of transporting and deploying helicopters, tanks, soldiers and vehicles. The Mistral class warships built by Naval Group (DCNS) and STX Europe Shipbuilding company.

The Mistral class amphibious assault ships was entered service in 2005. The ships are equipped with a 69 bed hospital, and are capable of serving as part of a NATO Response Force. Currently five Mistral class warships are active, three are service with French Navy and two are in service with Egyptian Navy.
Mistral class Specifications
  • The Mistral class warships have a length of 652 ft 11 in (199 m) and displacement of 21,500 tonnes full load.
  • The maximum speed of Mistral class warships is 18.8 knots (35 km/h).
  • The operational range of Mistral class warships is 19,800 km (10,700 nmi) at 15 knots (28 km/h).
  • The Mistral class warships is equipped with two 20 mm modele F2 gun, four 12.7 mm M2HB Browning machine guns and two Simbad missile launchers.
  • The Mistral class warships can carry 16 heavy and 35 light helicopters.

7. Dokdo class  (Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships in The World

The Dokdo class amphibious assault ships is a class of landing platform helicopter amphibious assault ships operated by the Republic of korea Navy. This ship is capable of over-the-horizon landing operations, using high speed hovercraft and helicopters.

The Dokdo class warships built by Hanjin Heavy Industries for Republic of Korea Navy. The Dokdo class warships was entered service in 2007. This Dokdo class amphibious assault ships has all necessary equipment to serve as a flagship of the Korean Navy.
Dokdo class Specifications
  • The Dokdo class warships have a length of 652 ft 11 in (199 m) and displacement of 19,500 tons full load.
  • The maximum speed of Dokdo class warships is 23 knots (43 km/h).
  • The Dokdo class warships is equipped with  two 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS and one RIM-116 Rolling Airframe missile.
  • The Dokdo class warships can carry up to 15 helicopters. 

8. San Antonio class  (Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships 

The San Antonio class is a class of amphibious transport docks also called a landing platform dock in service with United States Navy. These warships built by Huntington Ingalls Industries. The first San Antonio class warships was entered service in 2006. As of January 2018 eleven warships of this class are in service with the U.S. Navy with an additional two ships under construction or authorized.
San Antonio class Specifications
  • The San Antonio class warships have a length of 684 ft (208 m) and displacement of 25,300 tons full load.
  • The maximum speed of San Antonio class warships is 22 knots (41 km/h).
  • The San Antonio class warships is armed with two Bushmaster Mk.46 30 mm CIWS, Mk.41 VLS for two octuple Sea sparrow system and 64 missiles and two Mk.31 RAM launchers. 
  • The San Antonio class warships can launch or land up to two MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft simultaneously with room to place four MV-22s on the flight deck and one in the hangar deck.

9. Yuzhao-class / Type 071  (Best Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ship
Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships

The Yuzhao-class also known as Type 071 is a class of Chinese amphibious transport dock ships in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy. The Yuzhao-class amphibious transport dock built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding company. The Type 071 provides the Chinese Navy with capabilities and flexibility not found in its previous landing ships. The Type 071 amphibious transport dock was entered service in 2007. 
Yuzhao-class/Type 071 Specifications
  • The Type 071 warships have a length of 689 ft and displacement of 210 m.
  • The maximum speed of Type 071 amphibious transport dock is 25 knots (46 km/h).
  • The operational range of Type 071 is 10,000 nmi (19,000 km) at 18 knots (33 km/h).
  • The Type 071 warships is armed with one 76 mm Ak-176 gun, four 30 mm AK-630 CIWS and four 18 tube Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers.
  • The Yuzhao-class amphibious transport dock can carry four Z-8 super frelon helicopters.

10. Albion class  (Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships) 
Top 10 Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships in The World
Top 10 Most Powerful Amphibious Assault Ships in The World 

The Albion class landing platform dock is a class of amphibious warfare ship of the United Kingdom. The UK Royal Navy operates two Albion class amphibious assault ships or landing platform docks. These warships built by BAE Systems Marine for Royal Navy.

The first Albion class warships was entered service in 2003. Thirty-one large trucks and thirty-six smaller vehicles and main battle tanks can be carried inside the vehicle deck.
Albion class Specifications
  • The Albion class warships have a length of 577 ft (176 m) and displacement of 19,560 tons.
  • The maximum speed of Albion class warships is 18 knots (33 km/h).
  • The operational range of Albion class warships is 7,000 nmi (13,000 km).
  • The Albion class warships is equipped with two 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, two 20 mm cannons and four General purpose machine guns.
  • The Albion class warships has two landing spots for helicopters up to the size of Chinook.

List of Top 10 Deadliest Amphibious Assault Ships in The World:

  1. America class Amphibious Assault Ships (USA)
  2. Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ships (USA)
  3. Type 075 class Amphibious Assault Ships (China)
  4. Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ships (Australia)
  5. Juan Carlos I Amphibious Assault Ships (Spain)
  6. Mistral class Amphibious Assault Ships (France)
  7. Dokdo class Amphibious Assault Ships (South Korea)
  8. San Antonio class Amphibious Assault Ships (USA)
  9. Yuzhao-class / Type 071 Amphibious Assault Ships (China)
  10. Albion class Amphibious Assault Ships (United Kingdom)

So, this is Top 10 Best Amphibious Assault Ships in The World [Ranking].

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