Jervis Bay

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No comment on construction materials.

Didn't even say that it is a catamaran.

The future:
Jervis Bay fast assault craft (Australia)

Roles and capabilities:
Transport tanks and troops to foreign battlefields.

Advantages:
Attains speeds of up to 50 knots, decreasing need for long-term Marine "floats."
Accommodates up to 1,700 troops and their vehicles.
Has lower target profile, can operate in shallower waters and is estimated
to cost less than half of the LPD-17. Fast loading and unloading.

Disadvantages:
Written off as "ferries" by detractors. No bay for landing craft.

Status:
Operating in Australian navy

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