Landing Ship Parent Type: Amphibious Warfare Quick Facts Era WWII–Present Role Amphibious transport Notable For Landing troops and vehicles Landing ships transport troops Related Types Amphibious Amphibious Assault Ship Fast Sealift Ship Helicopter Assault Ship Landing Craft Assault Landing Craft Infantry Landing Craft Mechanized Landing Craft Support Landing Craft Tank Landing Platform Dock Landing Ship Dock Landing Ship Infantry Landing Ship Tank Roll-on/Roll-off Military Ship