How much does the USS Freedom cost?
Avery Gonzales
Published Mar 23, 2026
How much does the USS Freedom cost?
Freedom-class littoral combat ship
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Cost | $362 million |
| Built | 2005–present |
| In commission | 2008–present |
| Planned | 16 |
Where is the USS Jackson?
USS Jackson (LCS-6)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Acquired | 11 August 2015 |
| Commissioned | 5 December 2015 |
| Homeport | San Diego |
How fast are LCS ships?
USS Independence (LCS-2)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Speed | 44 knots (51 mph; 81 km/h) |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots |
| Capacity | 210 t (210 long tons; 230 short tons) |
How many Freedom class ships are there?
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How many LCS ships have been built?
A total of 35 LCS have been awarded to date: 23 ships have been commissioned (LCS 1-20, 22, 24, 26); three are pre-delivery; five additional LCS are under various stages of construction and four are in the pre-construction phase.
Where is the USS Omaha?
The future USS Omaha (LCS 12), a littoral combat ship, sits pierside at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during a brief fuel stop. is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County.
Where is the USS Coronado?
USS Coronado (AGF-11)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Homeport | NAVSTA San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Motto | Semper Ductor (Always a Leader) |
| Nickname(s) | “Building 11” |
What is wrong with LCS ships?
Problems persist One of the issues with littoral combat ships is their lack of firepower. Combined with the aluminum hull of the Independence variants, concerns about ship survivability persist.
Who builds LCS?
Currently, Independence variant LCS (LCS 6 and subsequent even-numbered hulls) are constructed by Austal USA in the company’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard.
