In recent years two radical new warship designs have been produced, but both have yet to prove their effectiveness and suitability for their naval role. One is the US Navy’s DDG1000 class of very large destroyer and the other is the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).

The Navy’s new Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program envisions procuring a class of 24 to 35 new amphibious ships to support the Marine Corps, particularly in implementing a new Marine Corps operational concept called Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO).

Throughout history, naval architects have endeavored to increase the speed of ships. Increased speed enable a warship to close with its opponent, or conversely, to escape from an attack. Increased speed enables merchant vessels to reach port …

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Feb 3, 2020 · AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIPS In 2018, the U.S. Navy announced a dock landing ship replacement program called LPD Flight II, a program that takes advantage of a mature design, hot production line, and a. stable vendor base. The first LPD 17 Flight II ship, USS Harrisburg (LPD 30), will be the first functional replacement for the aging LSD 41/49 Whidbey.

As such a revolution in warship design, like the FFG-7 design was, is overdue. This paper provides insights into the ship designs that are necessary and possible from today’s emerging technologies.

A methodology for the phases of preliminary warship design is presented and the tools and techniques appropriate to achieving a warship concept design of the required capability and affordability are considered.