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    USS Essex (LHD-2)

    Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the US Navy

    For other ships with the same name, see USS Essex.

    USS Essex in the Arabian Sea in September 2021

    History
    United States
    NameEssex
    NamesakeUSS Essex (CV-9)
    Ordered10 September 1986
    BuilderIngalls Shipbuilding
    Laid down20 March 1989
    Launched23 February 1991
    Commissioned17 October 1992
    HomeportSan Diego
    Identification
    MottoTake Notice
    Nickname(s)The Iron Gator
    Statusin active service
    Badge
    General characteristics
    TypeWasp-classamphibious assault ship
    Displacement40,500 long tons (41,150 t) full load
    Length844.0 ft (257.25 m)
    Beam106 ft (32.3 m)
    Draft27 ft (8.1 m)
    PropulsionTwo boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW);
    Speed22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
    Range9,500 nautical miles (17,600 km; 10,900 mi