U.S. Navy

New LCS-2

Bob Steinman 2009

Keel Laid: January 19, 2006Launched: 2008Commissioned: 2009

Builder: Austal USA, Mobile, AL.Propulsion system: 2 Gas Turbines, 2 Diesel Engines, 4 Steerable Waterjets, 1 Steerable ThrusterLength, overall: 127.1 metersBeam: 30.4 metersDraft: 4.5 metersDisplacement: 2800 tons Speed: 51 knotsCrew: 40 core crew members, 75 with detachmentsAviation: two MH-60R/S or one MH-60R/S and VTUAV'sArmament: - 1 MK 31 Mod 0 RAM Launcher- 1 MK 110 Mod 0 57mm Gun system- 3 MK 26 Mod 17 .50 Cal Machine guns