as the 6th ship of the San Antonio class (1st lot) it was commissioned in 2006, from Ingalls Shipbuilding and commissioned on May 19, 2012. The 11 ships of the 1st lot still carry the characteristic two "towers" under which radar, targeting and tracking systems are hidden. From cost and because it has proven itself with other ships, the turrets of the units of the 2.Loose replaced by strong tripod masts. At 208m long and 31.9m wide, the fully loaded ships 24,900 tons. Propulsion via 2 propellers, 22+ kn. Crew: 28 officers,332 Crews, up to 800 Marines. In addition to the hangar and large landing deck, the ships have a Well deck and another storage space.