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  Allied Landing Craft and Ships

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DUKW  --  LBE  --  LBK  --  LBO  --  LBV (M)  --  LCA  --  LCC (1)  --  LCF (3)  --  LCG (L) (3)  --  LCH  --  LCI (L) 1-350  --  LCI (L) 351-1098  --  LCM (3)  --  LCP (L)  --  LCS (L) (3)  --  LCS (S) (1)  --  LCT (5)  --  LCT (6)  --  LCV  --  LCVP  --  LSD  --  LST  --  LVT (2)  --  

LANDING CRAFT, VEHICLE, PERSONNEL

Description: Essentially an improved LCV with steering control and gunners' cockpits in the hold. This design is standard equipment for all ships and supersedes LCV in production.

Capacity: 3- troops or 6,000 lb. vehicle or 8,100 lb. general cargo, provided center of gravity is kept low. Can be lowered when loaded only from davits.

Endurance: 102 miles.  Speed, 9kts.

Dimensions: Lenght 36' o.a.  Beam, 10'5¼''.

Displacement: Light, 18,000 lb.  Draft, 3' aft. 2'2'' for'd.

Armament: Two .30-cal M.G.

Armor: 1/4"STS, ramp and sides.

Crew: 3.

Propulsion: 225-hp Diesel (Gray) or 250-hp Gasoline (Hall-Scott).

Source : ONI 226 - ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AND SHIPS - NAVY DEPARTMENT