USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom -class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy, [1] the third ship named after Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. [9] In 2002, the U.S. Navy initiated a program to develop the first of a fleet of littoral combat ships. [10] .

Welcome to the littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) official website.

USS Wichita (LCS 13) - Commissioned on 12 January 2019 in Mayport, Florida at Mayport Naval Station. It is the third US Navy vessel to bear the name of Kansas’ largest city. Wichita is...

Aug 14, 2023 · The US Navy’s Freedom -class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Wichita (LCS13) appears to have been saved from the chopping block as it prepares to undergo a main engine replacement just four years after being commissioned into service, having previously been recommended for removal from the active fleet.

Jul 25, 2021 · The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) returned to Mayport, Fla., July 8, following its successful maiden deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

USS Wichita LCS 13, Mayport, Florida. 5,408 likes · 1 talking about this · 6 were here. This is the official Facebook Page of USS Wichita, the 13th Littoral Combat Ship.

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USS Wichita (CA-45) was a heavy cruiser in service from in 1939 to 1947 and active during World War II. USS Wichita (AOR-1) was a replenishment oiler in service from 1969 to 1993. USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom -class littoral combat ship launched in 2016.

Feb 1, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, operational history of the USS Wichita (LCS-13) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) including pictures.

Mar 4, 2013 · Type, class: Littoral Combat Ship - LCS; Freedom class Builder: Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA STATUS: Awarded: March 4, 2013 Laid down: February 9, 2015 Christened + Launched: September 17, 2016 Commissioned: January 12, 2019 IN SERVICE Homeport: Naval Station Mayport, Florida