Landing Platform, Amphibious (LPA)

The primary role of the Landing Platform, Amphibious is to transport, lodge ashore and support Army troops, their vehicles and equipment.

The Royal Australian Navy currently uses the Kanimbla Class LPA, however, both ships will be decommissioned in 2011.

Ships

Ship Pennant Type Class Commissioned Decommissioned
HMAS Kanimbla (II) L 51 Amphibious Warfare Kanimbla Class 2449593.529 August 1994 2455890.525 November 2011
HMAS Manoora (II) L 52 Amphibious Warfare Kanimbla Class 2449681.525 November 1994 2455708.527 May 2011
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