LHA (hull classification symbol)

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LHA, for Landing Helicopter Assault, is the US Navy hull classification symbol for general purpose amphibious assault ships of the Tarawa class. Ships of this class include:

• USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
• USS Saipan (LHA-2)
• USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) (Decommissioned October 28, 2005)
• USS Nassau (LHA-4)
• USS Peleliu (LHA-5)
• LHA-6 - pre-construction, formerly known as LHA-R

See: List of amphibious warfare ships