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LST LANDING AMPHIBIOUS SHIP
Newport-class tank landing
ships LST were employed by the United States
Navy from 1969 to 2002. Because of the demand of the amphibious forces for higher speed that
the traditional bow door form for LSTs would not be
capable to deliver, the designers of the Newport class
came up with a design of a traditional ship hull with a
112-foot aluminum ramp slung over the bow supported by
two derrick arms. The new design allowed the larger
ships run faster than any previous LST design,
surpassing 20 knots.
The vessels were
equipped with a stern gate to allow the unloading of
amphibious vehicles directly into the water or to unload
onto a utility landing craft or pier. At either end of
the tank deck there is a 30 ft turntable that permits
vehicles to turn around without having to reverse.
The Newport class
has the capacity for 500 long tons of vehicles, 19,000
sq. ft. of cargo area and could carry up to 431 troops.
This LST landing ship model is 32" long when the ramp is extended,
and 3o" when the ramp is towed. The total height is
11" and total width 6" (including the base's
dimensions.)
$2,990.
10 tanks are included. Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $350 flat rate.
Model is built per commission only. We require only
a small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to
start the process
$500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed, in less than 5 months.
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learn about authentic
warship
models.
Learn more about the LST
ships here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Ship,_Tank
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