LCAC

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Landing Ship Tank
gptkbp:armament nan
gptkbp:capacity 60-75 tons
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Radio and satellite
gptkbp:crewSize 5
gptkbp:deployedTo Expeditionary operations
gptkbp:design Transport troops and cargo
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Bell_Helicopter
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1984
gptkbp:hasHeight 4 feet
gptkbp:helicopterCapacity Air-cushion vehicle
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First operational air-cushion landing craft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LCAC
gptkbp:internationalRelations gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:Taiwan
gptkbp:landingGear Skirt system
gptkbp:launchSite Amphibious assault ship
gptkbp:length 26.4 meters
gptkbp:maintenance Every 500 hours
gptkbp:maximumDepth 100 tons
gptkbp:maxSpeed over 40 knots
gptkbp:modifications Advanced communication systems
Upgraded engines
Increased payload capacity
Improved navigation systems
Enhanced cargo handling
gptkbp:navigationEquipment gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 90
gptkbp:operationalRange over 200 nautical miles
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
Shallow water
gptkbp:propulsion Gas turbine engine
gptkbp:relatedPatent AAV
LCT
LARC-V
Higgins boat
LCM-8
gptkbp:replacedBy Ship-to-Shore Connector
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Emergency flotation system
gptkbp:secondaryRole Amphibious assault
gptkbp:services 1986
gptkbp:training Specialized_crew_training
gptkbp:transportation Personnel and equipment
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:width 14.8 meters