Landing Craft, Mechanized and Utility - LCM/LCU |
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Description
Landing craft are used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. Landing craft are also used to support civilian humanitarian/maritime operations. |
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Features
Landing craft are capable of transporting cargo, tracked and/or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers. LCMs have a bow ramp for onload/offload. LCUs have both bow and stern ramps for onload/offload and have the ability to operate at sea for up to 10 days. |
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Background
The use of landing craft in amphibious assault dates from World War II. The craft are carried aboard amphibious assault ships to the objective area. |
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Program Status
The use of landing craft in amphibious assault dates from World War II. The craft are carried aboard amphibious assault ships to the objective area. |
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Point Of Contact
Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D)
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington, D.C. 20376 |
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General Characteristics, LCU 1610, 1627 and 1646 Class
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| Propulsion: 2- Detroit 12V-71 Diesel engines, twin shaft, 680 hp sustained, Kort nozzles. |
| Length: 134 feet, 9 inches (41.1 meters). |
| Beam: 29 feet, 10 inches (9.1 meters). |
| Displacement: 200 tons (203.21 metric tons) light; 375 tons (381.02 metric tons) full load. |
| Speed: 11 kts (12.7 mph, 20.3 kph). |
| Range: 1200 miles at 8 knots. |
| Crew: 13 |
Load: 125 tons (127 metric tons)
Military Lift: M1A1 tanks (2), LAVs (10) or 400+ troops; 125 tons of cargo. |
| Armament: 2 - 12.7mm MGs, 2 - 7.62mm MGs. |
| Electronics: Furuno Radar Navigation; C4I up-grade under development. |
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General Characteristics, LCM 8 Type Class
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| Propulsion: 2- Detroit 12V-71 Diesel engines; 680hp sustained; twin shafts. |
| Length: 73.7 feet (22.5 meters). |
| Beam: 21 feet (6.4 meters). |
| Displacement: 105 tons (106.69 metric tons) full load. |
| Speed: 12 kts (13.8 mph, 22.2 kph). |
| Range: 190 miles at 9kts full load. |
| Crew: 5 |
Load: 180 tons (182.89 metric tons)
Military lift: 1- M48 or 1- M60 tank or 200 troops. |
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General Characteristics, LCM 6 Type Class
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| Propulsion: 2- Detroit 6-71 Diesel engines; 348 hp sustained; twin shaft, or 2- Detroit 8V-71 Diesel engines; 460 hp sustained; twin shaft. |
| Length: 56.2 feet (17.1 meters). |
| Beam: 14 feet (4.3 meters). |
| Displacement: 64 tons (65.03 metric tons) full load. |
| Speed: 9 kts (10.3 mph, 16.6 kph). |
| Range: 130 miles at 9 knots. |
| Crew: 5 |
| Load: 34 tons (34.55 metric tons) or 80 troops. |
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| Last Update: 4 November 2012 |
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