Is this one of the LCS ships that everyone is saying are overpriced, under-weaponized, can’t get the bare-bones systems it has to work right, can’t take much fire before becoming disabled?
Yes. There have been cost overruns, delays, engine problems and oil leaks which give the San Antonio class a bad reputation. But there have been repairs and the problems are being fixed.
Also, the ships have room (maybe in a future upgrade) for two 8-cell Mark 41 VLS with 64 ESSMs. That would be more firepower than on most frigates.
The San Antonio class will be able to carry 700 troops and is the most survivable amphibious warship ever built.
LCS does not equal LPD