Like a boat, a hovercraft moves across water, but like a plane, it also pushes through the air with the help of propellers . The “big idea” is that a hovercraft can glide just as easily over water, land, or, ice.
Out of Rate Assignment Description The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying very large payloads. It is used to transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach.
Who drives LCAC?
Manufacturer: Textron Marine and Land Systems/Avondale Gulfport Marine. Speed: 40+ knots (46+ mph; 74.08 kph) with full load. The Landing Craft Air Cushion, or LCAC, is used primarily by the U.S. Marine Corps to transport troops and equipment from amphibious ships to operations ashore.
