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Concept Platform

LH(X) “Systematic approach to an enduring requirement. Concept Platform. Concept Platform. LH(X). Reduced Island Concept (RIC). Program Status. Issues. Program will replace all LHD class Program to enhance amphibious capability and capitalize on lessons learned with LHA-6 design.

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Concept Platform

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  1. LH(X)“Systematic approach to an enduring requirement Concept Platform Concept Platform LH(X) Reduced Island Concept (RIC) Program Status Issues • Program will replace all LHD class • Program to enhance amphibious capability and capitalize on lessons learned with LHA-6 design. • Meet increased demand of total MAGTF growth and demand created by MPC, JLTV, MRAP, JMAC, JSF, MV22, and CH53K. • First of two hull forms in a HQMC (P&R) neck-down amphib plan. • During FY-08, USMC/USN will begin discussions on LH(X) which could be LHA(R) Flt 2, ie. Reestablish the well deck and perhaps include a reduced island for additional deck space. As program gains direction, will incorporate as separate Quad hart. • LH(X) is slated for an FY24 procurement • FY29 Operational • Goal for LH(X) will be designed to reincorporate the Well Deck, and retain as much of the aviation enhancements achieved from LHA(R) as possible (expanded hangar/high bay, space arrangements) • RIC: Part of “spiral design” concept • Eliminates need for flight restrictions on spot 5 & 6 increasing clearance btw A/C and ship’s island; MV-22 currently cannot land on spots 5 & 6 on the LHD and LHA-6 • Increases deck capacity 20% over LHA-6 (9 more H46 equivalent spots) which equates to an increase to the standard MEU ACE: • 4 more MV-22B or • 3 more F-35B or • 3 more CH-53K

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