Air Cushioned Landing Craft Collection (#2)

A landing craft air cushion is deflated on a ramp in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
A landing craft air cushion is deflated on a ramp on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a class of air-cushion vehicle (hovercraft)

An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter follows a Landing Craft Air Cushiion in the Coral Sea
July 22, 2011 - A U.S. Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter follows Landing Craft Air Cushion 57 during Talisman Sabre 2011 in the Coral Sea. Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S

An air-cushion landing craft approaches the shore of Camp Al-Galail, Qatar
April 21, 2013 - An air-cushion landing craft from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio transports U.S. Marines to shore near Camp Al-Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

A landing craft air cushion conducts operations in the Gulf of Aqaba
Gulf of Aqaba, June 6, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 conducts operations while assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio

A landing craft air cushion transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, January 23, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft
Arabian Gulf, November 8, 2004 - Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) for recovery

A landing craft air cushion leaves the well deck of USS Kearsarge
September 21, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 leaves the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Landing Craft Air Cushion carries heavy vehicles and troops
Camp Pendleton, California, February 19, 2014 - Landing Craft Air Cushion carries heavy vehicles and troops to a designated landing beach as part of Exercise Iron Fist

Landing Craft Air Cushion 84 conducts operations in the U
Landing Craft Air Cushion 84, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four, conducts operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility

A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bataan
Baie De Grand Goave, Haiti, January 22, 2010 - An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) exits the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)

A pair of Navy landing craft air cushions rest on the old World War II seaplane ramps on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1996

A humvee debarks a landing craft air cushion
April 24, 2012 - Boatswainas Mate Seaman directs a Humvee as it debarks a landing craft air cushion

Landing craft air cushions conduct operations in the Gulf of Aqaba
Gulf of Aqaba, June 6, 2013 - Landing craft air cushions from Assault Craft Unit 4 conduct operations at sea while assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio

U. S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion makes a beach landing
March 2, 2011 - U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 30 makes a beach landing during Pacific Horizon 11 at Camp Pendleton, California

A landing craft air cushion in the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea, October 12, 2009 - A landing craft, air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 prepares to enter the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

A Landing Craft Air Cushion propels through the East China Sea
East China Sea, March 5, 2014 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) propels through the East China Sea after departing the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

A landing craft air cushion prepares to land on the beach
Atlantic Ocean, February 1, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion prepares to land on the beach during amphibious operations with the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during Bold Alligator 2012

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the assault ship USS
Pearl Harbor, July 6, 2010 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

Landing Craft Air Cushion 84 and 87 conduct operations in the U
April 15, 2010 - Landing Craft Air Cushion 84 and 87, both assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four, conduct operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility

A landing craft air cushion transits the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden, July 1, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima

Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the well deck of USS San Antonio
Atlantic Ocean, January 25, 2013 - Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio

A Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicle en route
Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia, January 10, 2005 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicle en route to deliver materials and supplies to the citizens in the city of Meulaboh, on the island of Sumatra

Landing Craft Air Cushion transfers equipment to USS Bonhomme Richard
White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, February 24, 2014 - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) transfers equipment and personnel to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

A landing craft air cushion approaches the well deck of USS Denver
Okinawa, Japan, September 23, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9)

A group of landing craft air cushions transit the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, January 30, 2012 - A group of landing craft air cushions (LCACs) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approach the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

U. S. Marines drive an amphibious assault vehicle
Atlantic Ocean, February 1, 2012 - Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle transiting to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

A U. S. Navy landing craft air cushion glides onto a Moroccan beach
April 9, 2012 - A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion glides onto a Moroccan beach during Operation African Lion 2012

A landing craft, air cushion prepares to depart Onslow Beach
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 - A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) prepares to depart Onslow Beach during exercise Bold Alligator 2012

A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, June 20, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex

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The Air Cushioned Landing Craft: Mastering the Waves A Landing Craft Air Cushion class hovercraft, also known as an LCAC, is a remarkable vessel that has revolutionized amphibious operations. Capable of gliding effortlessly over both land and water, these high-speed crafts have become indispensable assets for the U. S. Military. One such LCAC exits the well deck of USS Bonhomme Richard with precision and finesse. As it gracefully slides out onto the open sea, its air cushion technology allows it to navigate even the most treacherous waters with ease. In another breathtaking display of power and agility, a U. S. Marine Corps landing craft air cushion transits at high speed through unknown territories. With its versatile design and ability to swiftly maneuver in any direction, this incredible vehicle ensures rapid deployment of troops and supplies during critical missions. Guiding these magnificent vessels are skilled Boatswains Mates who expertly direct a landing craft air cushion as it approaches USS Kearsarge. Their unwavering focus ensures safe navigation amidst turbulent seas while maintaining utmost efficiency in offloading personnel or cargo. Once their mission is complete, deflated Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicles find solace in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - resting after fulfilling their duty on distant shores. These silent giants patiently await their next call to action. As dawn breaks on yet another day filled with challenges and triumphs, a landing craft air cushion comes ashore at various locations across the globe - from U. S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Oahu's sandy beaches in Hawaii. Each arrival signifies not only victory but also showcases the versatility of this extraordinary vessel. Across vast oceans like the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean, LCACs continue to transit at high speeds - conquering waves that dare stand in their way. Whether crossing Mediterranean Sea or navigating uncharted territories around the world; these crafts remain steadfast symbols of naval prowess.