Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD)

摘要

The Canberra class amphibious assault ships, also known as landing helicopter dock (LHD), were built as a collaboration between Navantia and BAE Systems - Maritime. The first LHD, HMAS Canberra, commissioned on 28 November 2014 and the second ship, HMAS Adelaide, commissioned on 4 December 2015. There are four main decks: the well dock and heavy vehicle deck for heavy vehicles and/or cargo; main accommodation deck, including the Primary Casualty Reception Facility (PCRF); hangar and light vehicle deck for light weight vehicles and cargo; and the Flight Deck. The LHD will normally carry four LCM 1E. Additional four RHIBs can be carried behind the LCM 1 Es. The well dock has been designed to handle water craft of allied nations, including LCUs, amphibious vehicles and LCACs. The LHD will be jointly crewed with personnel from Navy, Army and Air Force.