MilitaryLCM 6
Landing Craftconfirmed
The landing craft mechanized (LCM) is a military landing craft designed for carrying personnel and vehicles from ship to shore without requiring a pier or other shore-based structure. Multiple different models with varying size, capacity, and power plants were produced starting in 1920. They came to prominence during the Second World War when they were used to land troops and tanks during Allied amphibious assaults.
Specifications
| Type | Landing Craft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Higgins Industries |
| Introduced | 1950 |
| Status | In service |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 | confirmed |
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