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Originally Posted by gunnut
Is it feasible for the RN to use 1 or 2 LPD-17s to replace the Ocean class? The design is already done and the production will continue until the next decade. Would that make it cheaper?
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We don't really need (in the short-term) anymore LPD's. We have Ocean, Albion and Bulward (LPDs) and the Bay class (4 ships) LSLs (sort of a budget LPD).
Replacing Ocean in 2020, LHA-6 class vessel might be very nice, especially if it offers F35 B capability...