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 helicop
USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2), the lead ship of the class, off the coast of South Vietnam in 1965.
Essex-class aircraft carrier
Videos
The Essex class is a retired class of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. The 20th century's most numerous class of capital ship, the class consisted of 24 vessels which came in "short-hull"
Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship
…in 1965. Class overview Builders Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Ingalls Shipbuilding Operators United States Navy Preceded by Essex class (some ships converted) Succeeded by Tarawa class In commission 1961–2002 Completed 7 Retired 7 General characteristics Type Amphibious assault ship…
USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) underway in 1955
1941 design plans for the Essex class.
Leyte underway in 1948
Yorktown at sea in 1943