Build It Bigger (2009): S02E04 – Navy Amphibious Warship

Introduction Architect Danny Forster gets up close and personal with mega construction. Along the way, Danny explores design and construction of amazing structures. Danny loves what he does, brings some background knowledge, and gets hands on at every site. Known as Extreme Engineering in the UK. Outline The LPD17 is a new class of amphibious…

Andrew Marshall

06/03/2025

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, Military Factory, Military Technology

Introduction

Architect Danny Forster gets up close and personal with mega construction. Along the way, Danny explores design and construction of amazing structures. Danny loves what he does, brings some background knowledge, and gets hands on at every site.

Known as Extreme Engineering in the UK.

Outline

The LPD17 is a new class of amphibious assault ships for the US Navy that can land over 700 Marines and equipment by launching helicopters and hovercrafts. Danny Forster explores the new 700-foot long, 25,000-ton innovative “stealth” vessel

Build It Bigger Series

You can find an overview and episode guide for Build It Bigger here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 04 May 2009.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: TV-G.
Country: US.
Language: English.