Amphibious Assault Ships contain a well deck to support use of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) and other watercraft (with exception of the first two LHA(R) class ships, LHA 6 and LHA 7 ...
On the angled deck, there was more room for parked or taxiing planes without limiting the landing space for inbound craft. The British Navy first tested the new angled deck design on the HMS ...