LCAC versus LCU: Are LCAC Worth the Expenditure

Abstract

The scope of this paper is to conduct an analytical study of the capabilities, employment, and costs of the Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle and the Landing Craft Utility (LCU). With today's emphasis on a smaller force improved through enhancements and selected modernization, the focus of analysis will center on answering the question -- Should the Department of the Navy pursue LCAC "retirement" and LCU enhancment? In order to make that determination, it is necessary to examine the capabilities each craft brings to today's naval forces and the future enhancements being considered. The study will conclude by examining some of the reasons why LCAC retirement could be considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA516264

Entities

People

  • K. L. Schmitz

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Amphibious Ships
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Boats
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Gas Turbines
  • Landing Craft
  • Landing Forces
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Marine Corps
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Task Forces
  • Turbines
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design