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Why a three-LHD fleet could restore British amphibious depth

A proposal for three ski-ramp LHDs combines replacement amphibious roles with enough flight decks and docks to sustain availability.

Question

How long until the LHD is built?

Short answer

No construction date is known. The preferred force is three ski-ramp LHDs, producing a combined force of five flight decks and three large docks.

Notes

No construction date is offered. Three LHDs with ski ramps are proposed to combine amphibious aviation with large docks. The roles mentioned include those associated with Ocean, Argus, Albion, and Bulwark. Together with the two existing carriers, the proposed force would have five flight decks and three large docks. The intended availability is one dock and two flight decks despite maintenance demands.