Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship

Capability Counts

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Advanced Information Systems

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Delivering the power and mission adaptability the U.S. Navy needs to meet emerging threats and challenges.
Stability and maneuverability at high speeds and sea states
With its proven trimaran hull, the Independenceclass is stable, fast and fuel efficient. It provides

Expansive flight deck enabling multiple aviation operations

With a flight deck larger than any other surface combatant, the Independence-class has the room to operate two helos simultaneously and multiple UAVs. The flight deck is 36 feet above

safe operations in adverse seas and aviation operations into sea state 5. Using the latest in commercially and military proven, high-speed transoceanic hull technology, the Independenceclass delivers:
Fuel efficiency Ability to travel 4,300 nautical miles at 18 knots without refueling Speed and endurance reaching speeds in excess of 40 knots faster than traditional monohulls Superior maneuverability Significant storage capacity with room to carry any current and future mission packages Greater stability extends crew endurance and effectiveness

the water minimizing equipment exposure to sea spray. With greater aviation safety and stability, the Independence-class:
Supports H-53 operations and simultaneous operations from two onboard SH-60 Can control two UAVs simultaneously in operation on station and two more simultaneously in transit Provides increased UAV inventory with its large mission bay Transports equipment easily from the mission bay to the flight deck using its platform elevator

Versatile and readily upgradeable core mission system

The core mission system is built on a technical infrastructure that is not bound by proprietary systems. The result is a computing backbone that is open and flexible, allowing the Navy to take advantage of rapidly changing advancements in the marketplace. The can now deploy technology upgrades and adapt to new and more complex missions faster and at lower costs. The any display anywhere capability provides the crew with tremendous flexibility based on mission need and supports reduced manning. The open architecture design allows the crew the versatility to electronically reconfigure the bridge area and detect, engage and eliminate long-range threats.

Powerful multi-mission surface combatant is ready for action

Three weapon module zones and enhanced SeaRAM make this ship a powerful multi-mission surface combatant. Built on an open architecture

infrastructure, the Independence-class provides an adaptable and highly-capable command and control environment for coordinated air, surface, and undersea missions. It delivers more useable space and higher mission module capacity increasing on-station time and minimizing time to reconfigure for a new mission. With this greater payload and delivery, our ship offers:
High speed transport capable of simultaneously carryingat speeds in excess of 40 knotsmultiple Strykers and armored Humvees A main deck and starboard side rollon / roll-off ramp capable of handling ground vehicles, including Stryker and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles, and support for rapid mission package change-out Stern launch of watercraft Innovative mission launch and recovery

P r i n c i Pa l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s

a v i at i o n Fa c i l i t i e s

LOA - 127.1 m (416.9 ft) BOA - 30.4 m ( 99.7 ft) Packaged Modular Mission Capacity
ProPulsion & electrical coDaG

Hangar for (2) SH-60 R/S Flight Deck Area for (2) SH-60 or (1) H-53

s P r i n t s P e e D 4 5 Kt s

Gas Turbines (2) Diesels (2) Waterjets (4) Retractable Azi Thrusters (1) Diesel Generators (4)

Over 3,500 N M Range Superior Mission Volume Superior Stability in adverse seas

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Integrated Command Center

Mast
CA-1079 Multi Channel V/UHF AN/WHC-6 SHF SATCOM (p/s) CA-1079 Multi Channel V/UHF AS-390 (VHF)

TACAN ESM Link-16 TCDL HF Tx UHF SATCOM (4 Batwings) (p/s)

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57mm Gun

Flight Deck

Mission Bay

SeaRAM

2-50 Cal Gun (p/s)

2-50 Cal Gun (p/s)

Super Rapid Bloom Offboard Countermeasures (SRBOC) Decoy Launching System (p/s)

Watercraft Launch and Recovery System

LCSFY232B

Built by a proven, innovative best-of-industry team Our team includes the worlds best organizations in ship design, production, and warfighting integration. We remain focused on delivering the Navy a transformational, affordable, low-risk solutionwithin cost and schedule parameters.

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