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._x000D_
Item No 07301_x000D_
Item Name JMSDF LCAC landing craft_x000D_
Bar Code 9580208073019_x000D_
Scale 1:72_x000D_
Item Type Static Kit_x000D_
Model Brief Length:372mm Width:198.6 mm Height: 95mm_x000D_
Total Parts 338pcs_x000D_
Metal Parts n/a_x000D_
Photo Etched Parts 1pcs_x000D_
Film Parts n/a_x000D_
Resin Parts n/a_x000D_
Total Sprues 9 sprues, lower hull , deck and cushion_x000D_
Paint Schemes The Japnese Maritime Self Defense Force 1st air cushioned craft squadron , LCAC-2101 to LCAC-2106_x000D_
Released Date 2008-07_x000D_
More Features " Hull_x000D_
- One-piece hull with full deck made from four-directional slide moulds_x000D_
- Cargo deck scupper pattern finely rendered_x000D_
- One-piece cushion wit"
