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.

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 …

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. USS AUSTIN was involved in the space program as the recovery ship for Apollo 12, and part of the recovery for Apollo 14 and 15.

2025年3月6日 · LPD Flight I is the functional replacement for over 41 ships including the LPD 4 AUSTIN Class, LSD 36 ANCHORAGE Class, LKA 113 CHARLESTON Class, and LST 1179 NEWPORT Class amphibious ships. The...

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 third Austin (LPD-4) was named for the capital city of the state of Texas. III (LPD-4: displacement 16,914; length 569'0"; beam 105'0"; draft 23'0"; speed 21 knots; complement 1,438;...

2021年4月4日 · Commissioned USS Austin (LPD-4), 6 February 1965, CAPT. William H. Shaw in command. Austin was the lead ship of her class and varies from the rest in that she has no hanger. The Austin class LPDs are based on the design of the earlier Raleigh class LPDs.

The LPD 4 Austin class has a helicopter platform built over a well deck in the rear of the vessel. This provides the tactical advantage of being able to lift troops, their combat equipment and supplies onto the same ship.

The USS Austin (LPD 4) was significant within the United States Navy, showcasing a combination of naval technology and strategic military prowess. Built at the New York Naval Shipyard, the keel was laid down on February 4, 1963, and the ship was officially launched on June 27, 1964, entering service on February 6, 1965