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USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)

AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP (MULTI-PURPOSE)

UIC:23027
Class:LHD 1 Fleet:Atlantic
Status:Active, in commission Homeport:NORFOLK, VA
Date status changed:06/30/2001 Berth:
Maintenance Category:
Force:Battle Force MARAD Type:
Builder: NGSS INGALLS OP
Delivery Date:04/06/2001
Award Date:02/28/1995 Age (since delivery):8.6 years
Keel Date:12/12/1997 Commission Date:06/30/2001
Launch Date:03/25/2001 Inactivation Date:
Age (since launch)8.7 years Decommission Date:
Years from Commission to Decommission:
Stricken Date:

Overall Length: 844 ft Waterline Length:778 ft
Extreme Beam:110 ft Waterline Beam:106 ft
Maximum Navigational Draft:28 ft Draft Limit:28 ft
Light Displacement:28233 tons Full Displacement:40530 tons
Dead Weight:12297 tons
Hull Material: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure.
Number of Propellers: 2
Propulsion Type: Geared Steam Turbines
Accommodations: Officers: 73 Enlisted: 1009

Custodian:US NAVY Ships Program Manager:470
Planning Yard: Norfolk NSY, Norfolk, VA

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