The third USS Austin (LPD-4) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock ships in the United States Navy. Austin was named in honor of the city of Austin, Texas which in turn was named in honor of Stephen F. Austin, a Texian patriot during the Texas War for Independence and the first Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas.

Originally the ships were armed only with four 3-inch/50-caliber gun Mark 33 twin mounts. These were later removed and the weapon stations were used to fit two Phalanx CIWS. [5] The last ship of the class, LPD-16, while authorized, was cancelled before being constructed.

USS Austin (LPD 4) - decommissioned - USS AUSTIN was the lead ship of the AUSTIN class of amphibious transport docks and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name "AUSTIN" and the second ship named for Steven F. Austin, a Texas patriot.

The USS Austin (LPD-4) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock ships, the third vessel to have this name. She was laid down in 1963, launched in 1964, and commissioned a year later.

2021年4月4日 · USS Austin (LPD-4) is gently maneuvered into a pier at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 9 May 2005 by Santaquin. Austin was attached to Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), which was operating in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of exercise New Horizons in Haiti.

The LPD 4 Austin class of ship combines the functions of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST), and the attack cargo ship (LKA).

LPD 4 is the lead ship of the Austin-class of amphibious transport docks and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name "Austin" and the second ship named for Steven F. Austin, a Texas patriot.

The USS Austin (LPD 4) represents the United States Navy's dedication to strong amphibious warfare capabilities. Structurally, the vessel is designed to support a range of tasks, from troop and equipment transport to logistical assistance.

On 4 November 1967 AUSTIN, assisted by a detachment of Navy helicopters, members of Underwater Demolition Team 21, and NASA representatives became part of the recovery force for the Apollo 4...

The LPD 4 Austin class, a lengthened version of the preceding Raleigh class combines the capabilities of of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship...