JHSV
IOC: November 2010
Total Production: 10
Unitary Cost: USD$160 million
Also Known As
HSV-2 Swift
HSV-X1
HSVX-1 Joint Venture
Joint High Speed Vessel
Origin
United States of America
Program Status:
Under Construction
Contractor/s
Austal *
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
Aircraft, Vehicles & Crafts:
CH-53E Super Stallion
M1A2 Abrams
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Description:
The Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) program aimed at fielding a new kind of transport ship for rapid deployment of military forces anywhere in the world. The program was approved by the joint services, including the four services, in early November 2005 with the lead ship planned to be commissioned in fiscal year 2008. This program is based on trimaran hull technology which allows surface ships to achieve high speeds and operate in shallow waters while carrying medium sized cargo payloads.
The JHSV concept was demonstrated during HSVX-1, also known as Joint Venture, and HSV-2, also known as Swift, prototypes which were tested in support of operation Iraqi Freedom and the global war on terror. Rapid intra-theater of a wide range of military payloads would be its main goal. Such a payloads may include vehicles, supplies or ground troops. US Army and Marine Corps company-sized units could be transported by a single JHSV. Alternatively, the vessel can be reconfigured to transport an infantry battalion's ground troops component. Besides, a flight deck will offer an additional capability for rotary-wing aircraft and special operations forces operations.
The ship's construction will be similar to high speed commercial ferries adding a flight deck, hangar (not firm yet) and a variable height cargo ramp for quick offloading of vehicles and payloads. It will be capable of cruising at 35-45 nautical miles per hour allowing for rapid deployment and maneuver of conventional or special operations forces. Its shallow draft comes in handy at small and/or austere ports. With such a capabilities JHSV is expected to take care of support of relief operations in small or damaged ports, logistics support vessel for the Joint Commander, rapid transport of a Marine Light Armored Reconnaissance Company or an Army Stryker unit.
Specifications
Accommodation: Troops 312
Dimensions: Draft 3.8 m, Length 103 m
Weights: Payload 635 t
Performance: Cruise Speed 35 kt (65 kph), Max Range 1,200 nautical mile (), Top Speed 45 kt (83 kph)
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2008
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