La Rochelle-class helicopter carrier

The La Rochelle class is a type of Helicopter carrier used by the Oan navy. It is named after the first ship commissioned in the class, the HSMS La Rochelle. It was built by the Oan Shipyards Company over a period of five years. The design stage spanned two years, but delays economic problems and lacklustre financial commitment from the Oan National Assembly caused a delay of three years before construction could begin. The first vessel was completed in 2015, with other two being completed in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

The first ship was named for the capital of the Oan Isles, La Rochelle. The ships has a length of 100 metres. They have a width of 30 metres. They have a displacement of 20,000 tonnes. They have a long deck, on which they can carry up to 15 helicopters. They are equipped with machine guns to defend them from attack. They cost 100 million standard dollars each. They have an average speed of 20 knots. There are three ships which form the class: The HSMS La Rochelle, the HSMS Chief Takataha and the HSMS General Maramaka.