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. 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. The air cushion allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world's coastline compared to only 17% with conventional landing craft.
Item No 07301
Item Name JMSDF LCAC landing craft
Bar Code 9580208073019
Scale 1:72
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length:372mm Width:198.6 mm Height: 95mm
Total Parts 338pcs
Photo Etched Parts 1pcs
Total Sprues 9 sprues, lower hull , deck and cushion
Paint Schemes The Japnese Maritime Self Defense Force 1st air cushioned craft squadron , LCAC-2101 to LCAC-2106
Released Date 2008-07
More Features " Hull
- One-piece hull with full deck made from four-directional slide moulds
- Cargo deck scupper pattern finely rendered
- One-piece cushion wit"