Austin-class

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf submarine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Harpoon_missiles
Phalanx CIWS
Torpedoes
gptkbp:commissioned 1970s
gptkbp:crewCapacity 400
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:deployedTo gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Persian_Gulf
gptkb:Western_Pacific
gptkbp:design Advanced radar systems
Medical facilities
Environmental control systems
Advanced navigation systems
Cargo handling equipment
Modular construction
Stealth features
Ballistic protection
Command and control center
Rapid deployment capabilities
Amphibious assault capabilities
Integrated combat systems
Fuel-efficient engines
Enhanced communication systems
Integrated logistics support
Countermeasures systems
Enhanced survivability features
Multi-role functionality
Logistics support capabilities
Vehicle storage area
Aft flight deck
Ballast control systems
Bow thrusters
Flexible mission capabilities
Floodable well deck
Improved sea-keeping capabilities
Larger troop accommodations
Underwater demolition capabilities
Helicopter_landing_platform
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:General_Dynamics_Electric_Boat
gptkbp:displacement 4,000 tons
gptkbp:firstPublished USS Austin (LPD-4)
USS Trenton (LPD-14)
gptkbp:homePort Various_US_ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Austin-class
gptkbp:length 450 feet
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Desert Shield
Operation Restore Hope
gptkbp:numberBuilt 6
gptkbp:operationalRange 8,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:propulsion Diesel-electric
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:San_Antonio-class
gptkbp:secondaryRole Amphibious transport dock
gptkbp:serviceBranch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:speed 20 knots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:San_Antonio-class