Trumpeter 1/144 USMC Landing Craft Air Cushion

THE LANDING CRAFT, AIR CUSHION (LCAC -- pronounced Ell-Cack) transports weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force both from ship to shore and across the beach. The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload at speeds of over 40 knots. These vehicles, commonly used in the United States Navy, were first introduced in the 1980's and still being used to this day. As evidenced by successful operations in Somalia, Bangladesh, Liberia, Haiti, Lebanon, Iraq and Kuwait, the LCAC is combat-proven. It has also proven invaluably in times of disaster, including tsunami relief and hurricane rescue operations.
Item No : 00107
Item Name : USMC Landing Craft Air Cushion
Bar Code : 9580208001074
Scale : 1/144
Item Type : Static Kit
Model Brief : Length: 186 mm Beam: 101.5mm
Total Parts : 238pcs
Photo Etched Parts : 1 sheet High-precision PE parts for NETS & Sweeper
Total Sprues : 6pcs
Paint Schemes : USMC
Released Date : n/a
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Description First of its kind in plastic kit form! The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. Capable of operating from ship decks, it is used to transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach. The advantages of air-cushion landing craft are numerous. They can carry heavy payloads, such as an M-1 tank, at high speeds. Their payload and speed mean more forces reach the shore in a shorter time, with shorter intervals between trips. Kit consists of 238 parts on 6 sprues, plus photo etched nets and sweeper. Completed kit measures over 7" long. View All Close

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1:144
• Parts Count: 238