They look like something out of the future, but the U.S. Navy’s Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles have actually been in operation since 1986. When introduced, they heralded a dramatic innovation in amphibious warfare. The craft provide the capability…
U.S. Navy LCACs (Landing Craft Air Cushion) vehicles from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) wait on a beach to carry troops and equipment back to the ship during sustainment training in Djibouti on April 28th, 2014. Image…
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with the 14th Marine Regiment drives off a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) onto the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) during Exercise Ssang Yong in Pohang, South Korea on April 2nd, 2014. (U.S. Marine…
U.S. Navy LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) operators assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) strapped a camera to their craft and recorded it in action from ship to shore and back.
An LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) craft enters the well deck of the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on February 10th, 2014. Gallery Image
