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In Lithuania came the flagship of the 22nd expeditionary force, U.S. marine corps amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) class Wasp. As stated at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, this is the largest ship to visit Lithuania in the history of its "independence"
Landing ship moored in the port of Klaipeda, the crew of the ship in port Marines will spend a few days in the city, resting after the voyage. Reportedly, they will visit the historical part of the city, see the sights. In Vilnius has already announced that it will contribute to the strengthening of relations between the USA and Lithuania.
- said at the American Embassy.
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) is the third in a series of eight ships of the Wasp class. Laid down in February 1990, launched on 26 March 1992, August 16 1993 is transferred to the US Navy in October was put into operation. Designed for transporting and securing landing on unequipped coast expeditionary force, US marine corps with all weapons. Able to carry up to 1,900 people.
In 2020, the ship was renovated with upgrades at the General Dynamics shipyard in Norfolk, after which he returned to the combat strength of the Navy. The ship has a length of 257 m, draft of 8.1 m and total displacement in 40500 tons. The maximum speed of 22 knots. The ship is a carrier of several fighters and a large number of helicopters. Earlier on the ship was based vertical takeoff AV-8B Harrier, which were later replaced by F-35B. We are talking about five or six aircraft. Also on the ship is based special vessel air cushion, providing a landing on unequipped coast.
The appearance of the ship in the Baltic sea must demonstrate Russia "strength and power" of the U.S. Navy, is able to "control any point" of the world ocean.
