Landing Platform Dock/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Landing Platform Dock.

(LPD) Large amphibious warfare ships with both an internal dock that can be flooded to allow smaller landing craft to swim out, as well as a flight deck for helicopters and STOVL aircraft