LHD (hull classification symbol)
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LHD, for Landing Helicopter Dock, is the US Navy hull classification symbol for multipurpose amphibious assault ships of the Wasp class. They are the newest amphibious assault ships of the US Navy and are the largest of their kind in the world. Ships of this class currently in active service include:
- (LHD-1) USS Wasp
- (LHD-2) USS Essex
- (LHD-3) USS Kearsarge
- (LHD-4) USS Boxer
- (LHD-5) USS Bataan
- (LHD-6) USS Bonhomme Richard
- (LHD-7) USS Iwo Jima
- (LHD-8) USS Makin Island (Under construction)