Summary: Despite being the second-largest navy, the U.S. Navy outmatches the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy with superior capabilities, including 11 supercarriers and numerous submarines and guided-missile cruisers. A key advantage is its amphibious assault ships, the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) warships. Designed for different missions, LHDs focus on marine landings with extensive aviation and amphibious vehicle support, while LHAs prioritize air operations. Читать дальше...