Mixed-use aviation ships can operate crewed and uncrewed aircraft while supporting amphibious operations. For a regional or medium power, an LHD can provide meaningful aviation capability as well as a practical landing and support platform. The analogy with the game Carrier Command describes one hull coordinating aircraft, amphibious vehicles, and its own weapons. That flexibility can be good value, but it does not eliminate the recurring question of how many hulls are needed to make the capability available.
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Why multi-role LHDs appeal to regional powers
A ship that can combine aviation, amphibious lift, and future crewed or uncrewed aircraft can offer a medium power several useful capabilities in one hull.