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New Delhi, Aug 25: An American constructed amphibious vessel is going to join the Indian Naval fleet shortly. The American warship, USS Trenton, is a multi-purpose vessel which can be used for disaster and relief operations.
The ship can also be used as a platform for command and control during mishaps at sea, offshore oil installation fires and maritime air accidents. Second only in size to INS Viraat, the 28,000-tonne aircraft carrier, the Landing Platform Dock (LPD) USS Trenton is a 16,560-ton vessel, which can accommodate four medium lift helicopters or a combination of two light helicopters and two Harrier jump jets.
The 35-year old vessel is armed with two 25 mm chain guns and eight 50- calibre machine guns. Its 24,000 shaft horsepower gives it a top speed of 21 knots.
The Indian Navy is also negotiating for six SH-3 Sea King helicopters to operate from the 173-metre long Trenton. The package has been negotiated at a cost of US$ 48.23289 million which include four Landing Craft Mechanised (LCMs) besides the Landing Platform Dock.
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