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Construction Officially Begins For New Landing Helicopter Dock

July 14 2017

Italy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has just cut the first steel for a new landing helicopter dock for the Italian navy.

The milestone took place on July 12 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia, the company said in a release.

The ship is about 656 feet (200 m) long with a top speed of 25 knots. It will be powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine system.

In addition to supporting military amphibious transport and landing missions, the ship can support a...

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