Kilauea class
1968
As Ammunition ships they carry and deliver all kinds of ammunition utilizing helicopters for vertical replenishment (VERTREP) as well seven stations for conventional connected replenishment (CONREP).
They are intended to be replaced by the new Lewis and Clark class
They are intended to be replaced by the new Lewis and Clark class
 Support Ship · ships | |
| crew: | 403 |
| light (tn): | 11900 |
| full load (tn): | 20000 |
| length (m): | 171 |
| beam (m): | 25 |
| draught (m): | 9.4 |
| max speed (knots): | 20 |
| power (shp): | 22000 |
Class Family
- Kilauea class
Systems
| 3 | Naval Engine | boilers |
| 2 | Naval Engine | steam turbines |
| Close-In Weapon System | CIWS Phalanx 20 mm | |
| Chaff and decoys | Mark 36 SRBOC | |
| Naval Radar | surface search radar AN/SPS-10 |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Ingalls Shipbuilding |
4 |
| Bethlehem Fore River Shipyard |
2 |
| Bethlehem Sparrows Point |
2 |
Aircraft
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing-Vertol HH/UH-46 | US Navy |
2 | 2 |
| Sikorsky Seahawk | US Navy |
1 | 2 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1996 | AE-27 | USS Butte |
| 1968 | 1980 | AE-26 | USS Kilauea |
| 1970 | 1998 | AE-28 | USS Santa Barbara |
| 1971 | 1995 | AE-32 | USS Flint |
| 1971 | 1999 | AE-29 | USS Mount Hood |
| 1972 | 1996 | AE-35 | USS Kiska |
| 1972 | 1996 | AE-34 | USS Mount Baker |
| 1972 | 1997 | AE-33 | USS Shasta |