The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a class of air-cushioned landing craft 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.

Apr 17, 2025 · In 1983, following an extended period of prototype testing, the Navy contracted with Bell-Halter for the first three of a revolutionary new class of surface-effect craft designated the Landing Craft, Air-Cushion, or LCAC.

LCAC are intended to move heavy equipment from beyond the horizon over a beach. An LCAC can also cross a wider variety of beaches than an LCU. In the late 1970s this concept was developed (as JEFF B) in competition with a hard-chine planing craft, which would have been less expensive, but which could not have carried its cargo past the surf zone.

May 2, 2019 · Her hull is supported by a cushion of high pressure air that is ejected downward towards the surface below and constricted by a skirt. The LCAC is powered by four main engines that provide lift and propulsion and, much like a helicopter, provides …

Oct 14, 2021 · The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. It is used to transport the …

The landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, ship-to-shore, over-the-beach air cushioned vehicle (ACV) designed to operate from the well deck of amphibious

English: The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a type of air-cushion vehicle/hovercraft used as landing craft by the United States Navy. They transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force both from ship to shore and across the beach.

Landing Craft Air Cushion 20 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 stands by as LCAC-84 prepares to disembark the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Jun 27, 2020 · In 1983, following an extended period of prototype testing, the Navy contracted with Bell-Halter for the first three of a revolutionary new class of surface-effect craft designated the Landing Craft, Air-Cushion, or LCAC.

The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. The LCAC payload capability and speed...