by Haijun watcher » Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:11 pm
....off the production lines....
Defense News
The Navy�s new amphibious landing craft are coming off the lines
By: David B. Larter ? 6 hours ago
Textron Systems' new ship-to-shore connector will be the U.S. Navy's new generation of landing craft, air-cushioned vehicle. (Courtesy of Textron Systems)
WASHINGTON � The U.S. Navy�s new ship-to-shore connectors are coming off the production lines, with the second being delivered last week, Naval Sea Systems Command announced Friday.
The new air-cushioned landing craft built by Textron replaces the current generation, adding payload capacity and range.
The landing craft air cushion vehicles are designed to operate from the well decks of amphibious ships and the expeditionary transfer docks as well as from expeditionary sea bases.
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[b][size=200] The Navy�s new amphibious landing craft are coming off the lines[/size][/b]
By: David B. Larter ? 6 hours ago
Textron Systems' new ship-to-shore connector will be the U.S. Navy's new generation of landing craft, air-cushioned vehicle. (Courtesy of Textron Systems)
WASHINGTON � The U.S. Navy�s new ship-to-shore connectors are coming off the production lines, with the second being delivered last week, Naval Sea Systems Command announced Friday.
The new air-cushioned landing craft built by Textron replaces the current generation, adding payload capacity and range.
The landing craft air cushion vehicles are designed to operate from the well decks of amphibious ships and the expeditionary transfer docks as well as from expeditionary sea bases.
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