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Should be interesting to see how these do. 30kts is a lot faster than their old ones
US Army gets new Landing Craft
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Back in 1980, I was part of a tour at Ft Eustis where the US Army has most of its "navy" in what they call terminal battalions. We had tour of one of the predecessors of these ships which are designed to transport cargo from ship to shore. Each could carry up to two M60 tanks and had a crew of 13 which was a WO1's command.
It was very interesting. Sadly they've been greatly reduced in number. Capabilities have been fading in the US over the decades as well.
It was very interesting. Sadly they've been greatly reduced in number. Capabilities have been fading in the US over the decades as well.
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Back in 1980, I was part of a tour at Ft Eustis where the US Army has most of its "navy" in what they call terminal battalions. We had tour of one of the predecessors of these ships which are designed to transport cargo from ship to shore. Each could carry up to two M60 tanks and had a crew of 13 which was a WO1's command.
It was very interesting. Sadly they've been greatly reduced in number. Capabilities have been fading in the US over the decades as well.
Had some drinks with these guys at the Avalon Rock Bar in Chania, Crete.
Interesting organization. Good people.
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