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Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship

Class of ship
The Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy were the first amphibious assault ships designed and built as dedicated helicopter carriers, capable of operating up to 20 helicopters to carry up to 1,800 marines ashore. Wikipedia
Active: 0
Complement: 667
In commission: 1961–2002
Length: 592 ft (180 m)
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h)
Troops: 2,157