Typ-556 Amphibious Assault Ship

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SMS Wespe
Class overview
Builders: Germaniawerft Schiffbau
Operators:
Subclasses: Prince Lauri Class  Talvistova Navy
Built: 2007–present
In commission: 2009-present
Building: 3
Completed: 9
Active: 9
General characteristics
Type: Amphibious Assault Ship
Displacement:
  • 7,300 tons normal
  • 11,394 tons full
Length: 200 m (660 ft)
Beam: 25 m (82 ft)
Draft: 10 m (33 ft)
Propulsion: 2 x Germaniawerft Gas Turbines
Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Range: Unlimited
Complement: Up to 518
Armament:
  • 1 x 40 mm S/K 67 cannon
  • 2 x Goalkeeper CIWS (Talvistovan Navy)
  • 2 x Skyshield CIWS (Kaiserliche-Marine
Aircraft carried: Up to 12 helicopters
Aviation facilities: Helicopter Deck