Amphibious Transport Dock Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) Sails Away From Ingalls Shipbuilding
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced the departure of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) from its facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The ship is headed to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida. LPD 29 is the 13th San Antonio-class ship delivered by Ingalls and the final Flight I transition ship before the company moves to production of the LPD Flight II line.
Notable features of LPD 29 include the installation and activation of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, SPY-6(V)2, which provides increased target engagement capability and overall ship self-defense. Ingalls currently has two Flight II LPDs under construction and was awarded a contract for a third in March 2023.
La divisione di HII Ingalls Shipbuilding ha annunciato la partenza della nave da trasporto anfibio di classe San Antonio Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) dalla sua struttura a Pascagoula, nel Mississippi. La nave è diretta verso il suo sito di varo a Pensacola, in Florida. LPD 29 è la 13a nave di classe San Antonio consegnata da Ingalls e la ultima nave di transizione del Flight I prima che l'azienda passi alla produzione della linea LPD Flight II.
Le caratteristiche notevoli di LPD 29 includono l'installazione e l'attivazione del Radar di Sorveglianza Aerea Enterprise, SPY-6(V)2, che fornisce una maggiore capacità di ingaggio dei bersagli e una difesa complessiva della nave. Ingalls ha attualmente due LPD Flight II in costruzione ed è stato assegnato un contratto per una terza nave a marzo 2023.
La división de HII Ingalls Shipbuilding anunció la salida del barco de transporte anfibio de clase San Antonio Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) de sus instalaciones en Pascagoula, Mississippi. El barco se dirige a su sitio de comisionamiento en Pensacola, Florida. LPD 29 es el 13º barco de la clase San Antonio entregado por Ingalls y el último barco de transición del Flight I antes de que la empresa pase a la producción de la línea LPD Flight II.
Las características notables de LPD 29 incluyen la instalación y activación del Radar de Vigilancia Aérea Enterprise, SPY-6(V)2, que proporciona una mayor capacidad de compromiso de objetivos y defensa general del barco. Ingalls tiene actualmente dos LPD Flight II en construcción y se le adjudicó un contrato para un tercero en marzo de 2023.
HII의 잉걸스 조선소는 산안토니오급 수륙 양용 수송선 리차드 M. 맥쿨 주니어 (LPD 29)가 미시시피주 파스카구라 시설에서 출항했다고 발표했습니다. 이 선박은 플로리다주 펜사콜라에 있는 취역 장소로 향하고 있습니다. LPD 29는 잉걸스에서 인도된 13번째 산안토니오급 선박이며, 회사가 LPD Flight II 라인의 생산으로 넘어가기 전 최종 Flight I 전환 선박입니다.
LPD 29의 주목할만한 특징으로는 에어 서베일런스 레이더인 Enterprise, SPY-6(V)2의 설치 및 활성화가 포함되며, 이는 목표물 접근 능력과 선박의 전반적인 자위 능력을 향상시킵니다. 현재 잉걸스는 두 척의 Flight II LPD를 건조 중이며, 2023년 3월에 третий 계약을 수주했습니다.
La division Ingalls Shipbuilding d'HII a annoncé le départ du navire de transport amphibie de classe San Antonio Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) de ses installations à Pascagoula, Mississippi. Le navire se dirige vers son site de mise en service à Pensacola, en Floride. LPD 29 est le 13ème navire de classe San Antonio livré par Ingalls et le dernier navire de transition Flight I avant que l'entreprise ne passe à la production de la ligne LPD Flight II.
Les caractéristiques notables de LPD 29 comprennent l'installation et l'activation du radar de surveillance aérienne Enterprise, SPY-6(V)2, qui offre une capacité d'engagement des cibles accrue et une défense globale du navire. Ingalls a actuellement deux LPD Flight II en construction et a obtenu un contrat pour un tiers en mars 2023.
Die Ingalls Shipbuilding-Division von HII hat den Abgang des San Antonio-Klasse amphibischen Transportdockschiffs Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) aus ihrer Anlage in Pascagoula, Mississippi, bekannt gegeben. Das Schiff ist auf dem Weg zu seinem Inbetriebnahmeort in Pensacola, Florida. LPD 29 ist das 13. Schiff der San Antonio-Klasse, das von Ingalls geliefert wurde, und das letzte Übergangsschiff des Flight I, bevor das Unternehmen in die Produktion der LPD Flight II-Linie übergeht.
Bemerkenswerte Merkmale von LPD 29 umfassen die Installation und Aktivierung des Enterprise Luftüberwachungsradars, SPY-6(V)2, das die Zielverpflichtungsfähigkeit und die allgemeine Selbstverteidigung des Schiffs erhöht. Ingalls hat derzeit zwei LPDs der Flight II in Bau und erhielt im März 2023 einen Auftrag für eine dritte.
- Delivery of the 13th San Antonio-class ship, demonstrating consistent production capabilities
- Installation of advanced SPY-6(V)2 radar system, enhancing ship's defensive capabilities
- Ongoing construction of two Flight II LPDs, indicating continued business in this product line
- Contract award for a third Flight II LPD (Philadelphia LPD 32), securing future work
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Insights
The departure of the Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) from Ingalls Shipbuilding marks a significant milestone in the U.S. Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities. This ship, being the first to feature the SPY-6(V)2 radar, represents a important technological advancement. The radar's commonality across the fleet and enhanced target engagement capabilities will likely improve operational efficiency and combat readiness.
From an investor's perspective, this delivery demonstrates HII's ability to meet complex naval requirements, potentially strengthening its position for future contracts. The ongoing construction of two Flight II LPDs and the recent contract for LPD 32 indicate a stable pipeline of work, which could provide revenue visibility for the coming years. However, investors should monitor the transition to Flight II production for any potential challenges or cost overruns that could impact profitability.
The integration of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (SPY-6(V)2) on LPD 29 is a game-changer for amphibious transport docks. This S-Band radar significantly enhances the ship's self-defense capabilities and situational awareness. The commonality with other SPY-6 variants across the fleet will likely streamline maintenance and training, potentially reducing long-term operational costs.
The transition to Flight II LPDs, starting with Harrisburg (LPD 30), represents the Navy's commitment to modernizing its amphibious fleet. These ships are expected to incorporate additional technological advancements, possibly including improved command and control systems and enhanced aviation facilities. Investors should watch for details on these upgrades, as they could lead to increased contract values and potential retrofit opportunities for earlier ships in the class.
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Thursday, en route to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida.
“When any of our ships sail away, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of shipbuilding to the freedom and security of our country,” said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “We are committed to the mission and stand behind those who serve the nation for all Americans.”
Richard M. McCool, Jr. was delivered to the U.S. Navy in April and is the 13th San Antonio-class ship delivered by Ingalls. As the final Flight I transition ship before the company moves into production of the LPD Flight II line, Richard M. McCool, Jr. is the first LPD 17-class ship to undergo the installation and activation of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, SPY-6(V)2, rotating variant, S-Band radar. SPY-6(V)2 provides the U.S. Navy with a common hardware variant for aircraft carrier and amphibious ships and commonality with the SPY-6 Family of Radars. In addition to providing hardware and software commonality across the fleet, the radar will also contribute to increased target engagement capability and overall ship self-defense.
Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/amphibious-transport-dock-richard-m-mccool-jr-lpd-29-sails-away-from-ingalls-shipbuilding/.
Currently, Ingalls has two Flight II LPDs under construction including Harrisburg (LPD 30) and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). In March 2023, Ingalls was awarded a modification to the contract for the procurement of the detail design and construction of Philadelphia (LPD 32), the 16th ship in the San Antonio class and the third LPD Flight II.
“I am filled with a deep sense of honor and purpose watching LPD 29 sail away,” said Davianne Stokes, Ingalls Shipbuilding’s LPD program manager. “Our shipbuilders have done an outstanding job, and I am grateful to be part of a team that plays such a crucial role in serving our military.”
LPD 29 is scheduled to be commissioned on Sept. 7, 2024, at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. The naming of LPD 29 honors U.S. Navy Capt. Richard M. McCool, Jr., who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for the heroism he displayed after his ship was attacked by kamikaze aircraft in the Battle of Okinawa. Despite suffering from shrapnel wounds and painful burns, he led efforts to battle a blazing fire on his ship and rescue injured sailors.
Amphibious transport docks are used to transport and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies by embarked Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) or conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) augmented by helicopters or vertical take-off and landing aircraft (MV 22). These ships support amphibious assault, special operations, or expeditionary warfare missions and serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious operations.
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