USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

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USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

In 1969 Ingalls was awarded a contract to build the first-of-class USS Tarawa (LHA 1). The Tarawa-class became the first multi-purpose amphibious assault platform designed to launch both helicopters and landing craft. Ingalls went on to build all five ships in the class. LHA 1 started the family of ship hulls that are still being produced today for the America-class ships.