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Royal Navy debuts the "Largs Bay" amphibious landing ship

London, United Kingdom - These ships represent a major uplift in the Royal Navy’s war fighting capability

The newest state of the art amphibious landing ship of the Royal Navy is currently undergoing sea trials off the south coast. Due to enter service later this year, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary "Largs Bay" is a 16,000 tons landing ship which can carry two Chinook helicopters and operate a third from its helipad. The craft measures 177 metres and is designed around its task of delivering troops and heavy...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 69020
Rome, Italy, 11/13/2006 16:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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