USS America LHA-6 began sea trials in 2014. LHA-6 is the lead ship of the new America class assault ships, replacing the older Tarawa class. Do not confuse USS America LHA-6 with the scuttled aircraft carrier USS America CV-66.
22FEB2020, Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, Cobra Gold 2020.
USS America is the current home of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Video, fast roping on USS America, 18FEB2020:
Countermeasure Washdown System
Time lapse video of USS America ops, Philippine Sea, 10FEB2020:
Video, birds-eye view of USS America, April 2016:
Time lapse silent video of launching:
Aircraft seen operating from USS America:
More info on USS America: Underway on USS America
Orange Hobby makes a 1:700 scale resin USS America LHA-6, U.S. suggested retail price $95.
VEHICLE I-D: USN’S NEW ROBOT GUN BOAT, OR CUSV