The D1972-class helicopter carrier, also known as the Zeppelin-class, is a class of 8 helicopter carriers derived from the D1969-class destroyer. These were oriented towards export as well. In effect, they were almost like amphibious assault ships. They were also used for antisubmarine warfare. The ships remain in use with the Aquillian Navy. Modernized in 2025, they are planned to be retired in the 2040s. Displacement: 10,500 tons Length: 650 ft Speed: 35 knots Range: 12,000 nmi Crew: 150 Processing systems: x2 long-range radar, x4 fire-control systems, x1 search radar, x1 20-ft bow sonar Armament when built: x2 5-inch guns, x1 twin-arm Lance Thrust launchers, x2 twin-arm Spear Thrust ASM launchers, x1 Trebuchet CIWS Armament as of 2025: x1 5-inch guns, x1 twin-arm Lance Thrust launchers, x30 VLS, x1 Midway CIWS Aircraft carried: Up to 9 MH-25 helicopters or 15 AF-89 Black Crow launchers Ships: ANS Zeppelin: Commissioned 1972, modernized 2021, in service ANS Albatross: Commissioned 1972, modernized 2021, in service ANS Skua: Commissioned 1973, modernized 2021, in service ANS Emu: Commissioned 1973, modernized 2020, in service ANS King Penguin: Commissioned 1974, modernized 2020, in service ANS Emperor Penguin: Commissioned 1974, modernized 2020, in service ANS Swan: Commissioned 1975, modernized 2019, in service ANS Turkey: Commissioned 1975, modernized 2019, in service
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