MilitaryShip to Shore Connector (SSC)
Landing Craftconfirmed
The Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) is a high-speed, fully amphibious landing craft designed to transport personnel, weapons, equipment, and cargo from ship to shore and across the beach. It is the replacement for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and is capable of operating in a variety of environments.
Specifications
| Type | Landing Craft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Textron Systems |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 370 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 170 t |
History
Developed in the United States by Textron Systems, it entered service with the U.S. Navy in 2020 as a replacement for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC).
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | confirmed |
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