USNS Cody

Summary

USNS Cody (T-EPF-14) will be the fourteenth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport and will be operated by the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command.[2] She will be the first ship in naval service named after Cody, Wyoming, and the first of the Flight II variant designed to have enhanced medical capabilities.[5]

Artist's conception of Expeditionary Fast Transport
History
United States
NameCody
NamesakeCody
OperatorMilitary Sealift Command
Awarded25 March 2019[2]
BuilderAustal USA[2]
Laid down26 January 2022[3]
Launched20 March 2023[1]
Sponsored byAveril D. Spencer
Christened25 February 2023[4]
In service11 January 2024[2]
IdentificationHull number: T-EPF-14
StatusUnder construction
BadgeUSNS Cody Coat of Arms
General characteristics
Class and typeSpearhead class expeditionary fast transport
Length103.0 m (337 ft 11 in)
Beam28.5 m (93 ft 6 in)
Draft3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
Speed43 knots (80 km/h; 49 mph)
Troops312
CrewCapacity of 41, 22 in normal service
Aviation facilitiesLanding pad for medium helicopter

Cody was christened on 25 February 2023 by ship's sponsor Averil D. Spencer,[4] launched at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama on 20 March 2023,[1] and its delivery was accepted by the U.S. Navy on 11 January 2024.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Austal USA launches USNS Cody (EPF 14) and Kingsville (LCS 36)" (Press release). Austal USA. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Cody". Naval Vessel Register. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Keel Authenticated for the Future USNS Cody" (Press release). United States Navy. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Austal USA Christens Cody (EPF 14) - The First EPF Flight II Vessel" (Press release). Austal USA. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Secretary Names Navy's Newest Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship Cody" (Press release). United States Navy. 5 September 2019. NNS190905-09. Retrieved 5 September 2019.