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 weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach. The advantages of air-cushion landing craft are numerous. They can carry heavy payloads, such as an m-1 tank, at high speeds. Their payload and speed mean more forces reach the shore in a shorter time, with shorter intervals between trips. The air cushion allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world's coastline compared to only 17% with conventional landing craft.
item no : 07302
item name : usmc landing craft air cushion (lcac)
bar code : 9580208073026
scale : 1:72
item type : static kit
model brief : length:372mm : width:198. 6 mm : height: 95mm
total parts : 338pcs
metal parts : n/a
photo etched parts : 1pcs
film parts : n/a
resin parts : n/a
total sprues : 9 sprues, lower hull , deck and cushion
paint schemes : united states marine corps , lcac
released date : 2009-04
more features : hull
- one-piece hull with full deck made from four-directional slide moulds
- cargo deck scupper pattern finely rendered
- one-piece cushion with"