USS Independence (LCS 2) of the General Dynamics Independence Class (front right) and USS Freedom (LCS 1) of the Lockheed Martin Freedom Class littoral combat ships.
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USS Independence (LCS 2) of the General Dynamics Independence Class (front... -
USS Freedom (LCS-1), the first in the Lockheed Martin Independence Class of... -
Lockheed Martin design showing internal spaces and helicopter hangar. -
Bow of the Lockheed Martin design. -
General Dynamics' USS Independence (LCS-2), which was launched in April 2008. -
Cutaway of GD design showing internal spaces for mission modules. -
USS Freedom (LCS-1), left, and USS Independence (LCS-2) littoral combat ships. -
Rear view of USS Independence (LCS-2) showing the trimaran hull of the... -
Both designs have a helicopter deck and hangar and are capable of launch and... -
The General Dynamics team design is a high-speed trimaran with a slender...