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The U.S. Military Has ‘Mini Aircraft Carriers’ with F-35s: Meet the America-Class Assault Ship

Key Points and Summary - America-class LHAs are the Navy’s largest amphibs and “lightning carriers” for USMC F-35B STOVL jets. -Flight 0 ships—USS America (LHA-6) and USS Tripoli (LHA-7)—omit a well ...
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The 46,000-Ton USS America: An ‘Amphibious’ Assault Ship That’s Actually a Stealth Aircraft Carrier for the Marines

Key Points and Summary: The America-class Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) ships are transforming the U.S. Marine Corps from a ground-heavy force into a lethal, sea-based strike arm for the ...