USS Bataan (LHD-5)

USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship designed to transport and deploy Marine forces, vehicles, and aircraft for combat and humanitarian missions. It combines the capabilities of a large helicopter carrier and a landing platform, allowing it to launch helicopters, tilt-rotor aircraft, and landing craft. Bataan serves as a mobile base, supporting rapid response, disaster relief, anti-piracy, and peacekeeping operations worldwide. Its versatile design enables it to operate independently or with a carrier strike group, providing significant tactical flexibility and force projection.