LACV-30  US Army Transport Hovercraft

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LACV-30 Army Transport Hovercraft

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The "Voyageur" LACV-30 is a U.S. Army amphibious transporter for ship-to-shore movement of military equipment.  The hovercraft can carry light armored vehicles, military containers, and general supplies, such as ammunition, fuel, etc.  The LACV-30 is a 1:24 scale reproduction of the full scale craft and can carry similar R/C vehicles.  The model operates over any smooth and level surface such as water, ice, parking lots, etc. 

  • 1:24 Scale

  • Length: 32"

  • Beam: 18"

  • Weight: 5 lbs

  • Nominal Speed: 20 MPH

Includes

Equipment Required: (included with the Combos)

  • 2 Channel Radio System w/Servo
  • Reversible Electronic Speed Control
  • 6 or 7 Cell Battery Pack and Charger

Carry the Tamiya RC Tanks  on your LCAV-30 Hovercraft

Load Weight - 20 to 25 lbs - (includes batteries etc)

1/35 German Tiger I Early Production

1/35 German Leopard 2 A5 Main Battle Tank

LACV-30The most versatile of hovercraft is the LACV-30. It maneuvers on snow, desert, ice, slush, marshes,LACV-30 river beds and swamps. It performs in extreme weather situations-from fog, and blowing sand to high humidity. It operates in temperatures ranging from -40º to over 120º F. And when it comes to rough water, this hovercraft has the ability to operate in sea states 0 to 3.

This 30-ton payload hovercraft has over 1,600 square feet of cargo deck with tiedown fittings for transporting vehicles and containers. The LACV-30 is not just a cargo craft; it has been used in many jobs including:LACV-30

  • Patrol of intercoastal, harbor and inland waterways
  • Search and rescue
  • Offshore oil exploration and mining
  • Personnel transport
  • Ice breaking
  • Water and fuel transport
  • Firefighting
This light air-cushion vehicle is environmentally safe in sensitive coastal and wetland areas.

LACV-30The LACV-30 hovercraft can be transported by ship, truck, aircraft, or rail allowing for rapid response to any situation. It is deployable on oceangoing ships and requires no docks, ports, berthing or cargo mover systems. This hovercraft comes with a complete support system. The LACV-30 transportation system includes maintenance, technical assistance and training of operators and crew tailored to your requests.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Length Overall: 76.5 ft
Beam Overall (on cushion): 36.9 ft
Height Overall (on cushion): 28.11 ft
Height Cargo Deck (on cushion): 7.1 ft
Cargo Deck: 51 x 32 ft
Cruise Speed: 45 mph
Payload Maximum: 30 tons
Main Propulsion: Two Pratt&Whitney ST6-76 Twin Packs (Gas Turbines)
Propellers: Two 9 ft. Diameter Variable Pitch
Lift Fans: Two 7 ft. Diameter Centrifugal Fixed Pitch
Fuel Capacity Burnable: 2,240 U.S. gallons
Cruise Fuel Consumption: 260 gallons/hour
Endurance: 8-10 hours

The actual ACU-5 Web Site Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC)

The Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC -- pronounced Ell-Cack) Transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force both from ship to shore and across the beach. 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.

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC)

Capable of operating from existing and planned well deck ships, 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.