N07-097-398 USS RUSHMORE LSD-47

The USS Rushmore (LSD-47) is an American Dock Landing Ship, the keel of which was laid in November 1987, launched in May 1989, and commissioned in 1991. The total length of the ship at the time of launching was 186 m, width 26 m, with a full displacement of about 15,100 tons. The maximum speed is over 20 knots. The armament of the unit includes: 2 25mm Mk.38 cannons, 2 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS sets or 2 RIM-116 RAM launchers. The USS Rushmore (LSD-47) belongs to the Whidby Island class of landing ships. The ships included in it were developed to first supplement and then replace the Anchorage-class units. Compared to their predecessors, they have been significantly enlarged, have more extensive defensive weapons, as well as a completely different engine and a much more powerful propulsion system. Whidby Island units can carry out operations with the use of LCAC hovercraft, various types of amphibious vehicles and landing boats, but also helicopters and V-22 powered-lifts. The USS Rushmore (LSD-47) was built at Avondale Shipbuilding in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2002, the unit was sent to the Persian Gulf region to support the planned invasion of Iraq (2003). In 2004, it also took part in operations in this part of the world. In the same year, it was part of the US Navy surface forces that supported efforts to help the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. It is assumed that the ship will be placed in reserve in 2024.