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Yes. But if start is desirable then smaller vessels like LST or LPD design of size similar to this Endurance-class landing platform dock https://g.co/kgs/rB8bLS Instead of jumping into the deep end with 0 experience

Different set of design parameters. Aircraft carrier doesn't have a partially flooding well deck for LCAC and LST. Also space to carry 2-3 entire marine infantry battalions + equipment and vehicles + helicopters and enough food, ammo, medical supplies and fuel

LPD plan has been put on back burner long ago. Don't re-post old news from 2018 again..

@syncro Who says pod propulsion is't a serious option? In fact if you knew anything about naval design and how a LPD / LPH type vessel has to be set up you would agree wholeheartedly that pod propulsion is a superior option to traditional screws! The days of unreliable pods are long gone...

Reading the DCNS Spokesperson's quotes it becomes clear exactly why so many Indian procurement projects get stuck in endless negotiations after downselect or L1 declaration. The MOD comes up with ridiculously specific and non-flexible requirements in needlessly complicated and convoluted RFP's...