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A viable strike-carrier and LHD fleet ratio

A force-ratio question asks how many amphibious aviation ships should support each strike carrier.

Question

What ratio of amphibious aviation ships to strike carriers would be most useful?

Short answer

Two strike carriers and three LHDs is a plausible minimum; three carriers and four LHDs would provide stronger continuous availability.

Notes

Four LPHs for one carrier would create separate, incompatible aviation fleets and reduce flexibility. Two strike carriers and three LHDs are presented as a plausible minimum that would usually make one of each available. Three carriers and four LHDs would provide the stronger ideal.