Landing Craft Air Cushion
The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a class of air-cushioned landing craft (hovercraft) used by the United States Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). They transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach. It is to be replaced in US service by the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC).
A US Navy LCAC maneuvers to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
An LCAC is delivering supplies to the citizens of Meulaboh, Indonesia after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
US Navy sailors pilot an LCAC transporting U.S. Marines ashore.
Three LCACs conduct an amphibious assault exercise during Bright Star '09.
A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is an amphibious craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and various other surfaces.
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U.S. Navy LCAC
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