While trying to take an island the other night, the possibility of introducing troops and armor to secure an airfield came into play. Our task force was too far off shore to introduce LVTs and our only goon disappeared two sectors away. Could it be possible to create a couple LSTs with a CV group? They could be piloted independently from the Task force, and make their way ashore to drop off armor and troops.
ALL5X
Here are the ship stats:
General characteristics
Class and type: LST-1 class tank landing ship
Displacement: 1,625 long tons (1,651 t) light
4,080 long tons (4,145 t) full
Length: 328 ft (100 m)
Beam: 50 ft (15 m)
Draft: Unloaded:
2 ft 4 in (0.71 m) bow
7 ft 6 in (2.3 m) stern
Loaded:
8 ft 2 in (2.5 m) bow
14 ft 1 in (4.3 m) stern
Propulsion: 2 × General Motors 12-567 diesel engines, two shafts, twin rudders
Speed: 12 knots (14 mph, 22 km/h)
Boats and landing
craft carried: Six LCVPs
Troops: 14 officers, 131 enlisted men
Complement: 9 officers, 120 enlisted men
Armament:
• 2 × twin 40 mm gun mounts (Mark 51 director)
• 4 × single 40 mm gun mounts
• 12 × single 20 mm gun mounts
