Independence-class LCS

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Patrol_Combat_Corvette
gptkbp:armament missile systems
30 mm gun
gptkbp:commissioned USS Independence (LCS-2)
gptkbp:crewSize 40 to 50 personnel
gptkbp:currentStatus USS Mobile (LCS-26)
gptkbp:decommissioned USS Independence (LCS-2)
gptkbp:design gptkb:Naval_Sea_Systems_Command
modular design
trimaran hull
gptkbp:displacement 3,000 tons
gptkbp:electronic_warfare advanced electronic warfare systems
gptkbp:environmentalImpact reduced emissions
gptkbp:firstPublished 2010
gptkbp:futurePlans integration of new technologies
additional ships planned
gptkbp:helicopterCapacity 1 MH-60R Seahawk
gptkbp:homePort gptkb:San_Diego,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Independence-class LCS
gptkbp:internationalStudents potential for foreign military sales
gptkbp:launched 2006
gptkbp:launchVehicle can deploy unmanned surface and underwater vehicles
gptkbp:length 127 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:modifications upgrades planned for systems
gptkbp:navalFleet gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:numberBuilt 20
gptkbp:offers approximately $400 million
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Pacific_Fleet
active
limited range compared to larger ships
gptkbp:partOf Littoral_Combat_Ship_program
gptkbp:previousName USS Independence (LCS-2)
gptkbp:primaryMission anti-submarine warfare
anti-surface warfare
mine countermeasures
gptkbp:propulsion gas turbine engines
gptkbp:radar AN/SPY-1
gptkbp:role naval warfare
gptkbp:security low radar cross-section
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:Freedom-class_LCS
gptkbp:sonar AN/SQS-62
gptkbp:speed 40 knots
gptkbp:supportRole humanitarian assistance
disaster relief
maritime security operations
counter-narcotics operations
interoperability with allied forces
Open Architecture Combat System
gptkbp:sustainability designed for reduced maintenance
gptkbp:training crew training programs