USS Independence (LCS 2).LCS-2 Independence Class offers futuristic but practical high-speed trimaran,based on Austal designs & experience with vessels like US Marines’ Westpac Express high-speed transport,& Army & Navy’s TSV/HSV ships.Especially large flight deck (7,300square feet) & internal mission volume (15,200square feet mission bay) for size,with 3,500 square foot helicopter hangar.Hull is aluminum,but trimaran design offers additional stability,& may help ship survive side hits.

USS Independence (LCS 2).LCS-2 Independence Class offers futuristic but practical high-speed trimaran,based on Austal designs & experience with vessels like US Marines’ Westpac Express high-speed transport,& Army & Navy’s TSV/HSV ships.Especially large flight deck (7,300square feet) & internal mission volume (15,200square feet mission bay) for size,with 3,500 square foot helicopter hangar.Hull is aluminum,but trimaran design offers additional stability,& may help ship survive side hits.