:::: Modern Warships - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TARAWA
Code - N621
£1.75
Date - 1976
Type - LHA
Description - U.S.S. TARAWA - LHA N621
Completed 1976. Sisters:Nassau, Saipan
Belleau Wood, & Pelelieu (ex-Da Nang).
Displacement 39,967 tons
Armament 2 x 5" Mk 45, 6 x 25mm
2 x Vulcan Phalanx
Aircraft 19 Sea Stallion or
26 Sea Knight. Can be replaced by
Harriers as required.
Speed 24 knots
Can carry up to 1900 troops.
