The Navy accepted delivery of its next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 101, on Aug. 27. LCAC 101 is the second craft delivered by Textron Systems of Slidell, La., to the Navy in 2020. The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-70 ton payload. The new LCAC replaces the existing fleet of legacy LCAC. It is designed primarily to transport weapon systems, equipment, cargo, and assault element personnel through varied environmental conditions from amphibious ships to beyond a beach. LCAV 101 recently completed its at-sea Acceptance Trials underwent testing to demonstrate capability of the craft and installed systems to effectively meet requirements. Textron builds the LCAC to ensure it is compatible with existing well deck equipped amphibious ships, as well as Expeditionary Transfer Dock and the Expeditionary Sea Base. (Source: US Navy 08/28/20)
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