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U.S. Navy LCAC – The Hovercraft That Goes to War

While commercial hovercraft faded from everyday use, the U.S. Navy’s LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) kept the technology alive. Introduced in the 1980s, this military hovercraft can carry tanks, ...
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How the US Navy moves tanks from ship to shore

The classic US Navy LCAC is a high-speed hovercraft designed to transport troops, armored vehicles, and heavy equipment directly from ships to shore. With a carrying capacity of up to 75 tons and ...