Swiss Army Knife of the Fleet
HII builds LPD 17 San Antonio and LHA America classes of amphibious warships. Designed and built for survivability and flexibility, U.S. Navy amphibious warships are unique combat warships that make possible complex joint U.S. military operations to respond swiftly to crisis anywhere in the world, from deterrence and major combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The LPD 17 San Antonio class is a multi-mission amphibious transport dock designed for projecting Marine Corps power across the full spectrum of military operations. The class features high survivability, flexibility for joint operations, and the capacity to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.
San Antonio (LPD 17) Builder's Trials