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LCU 1610

Landing Craftconfirmed

LCU 1610

A landing craft utility (LCU) is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers.

Specifications

TypeLanding Craft
OriginUnited States
Introduced1997
StatusIn service

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States25confirmed
United Kingdom10confirmed
Taiwan12confirmed
Brazil3confirmed

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