America’s bad-a hovercraft (49 Photos)
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This is the U.S. Navy’s LCAC hovercraft.
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The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle spans 88-ft. in length and 47-ft. in width.
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She can carry up to 150,000-lbs. (75 tons) of cargo and still move over the water at a speed of 46mph.
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However, if that full load of cargo is removed, the LCAC can reach speeds over 80-mph.
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In terms of bringing the Marines to shore, a single hovercraft can carry 180 troops.
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This big boy can haul a** and get troops on any beach in the world.
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