USS Wasp

The USS Wasp (LHD-1) is a United States Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship, the lead ship of her class, and the tenth USN vessel to bear the name since 1775. She is equipped to accommodate a range of aircraft, including Harrier II jets, helicopters, and the F-35B Lightning II multi-role fighter, as well as conventional landing craft and amphibious vehicles. The ship has a capacity for 1,075 crew members and 2,200 embarked troops, and is equipped with advanced medical facilities, including four main and two emergency operating rooms, and can provide intensive medical assistance to 600 casualties.learn more on wikipedia