LARC LX

LARC-LX

LandUsa
RolleAmphibien-Frachtfahrzeug
Im Dienst1952-2001
GebautUnbekannter

das LARC-LX (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 60 ton), oder wie es ursprünglich BARC (Barge, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo) genannt wurde, ist ein geschweißtes amphibisches Frachtfahrzeug mit Stahlrumpf.

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Siehe auch:

Zweiter Weltkrieg: Die definitive visuelle Geschichte vom Blitzkrieg bis zur Atombombe (DK Definitive Visual Histories) - Amazon Zweiter Weltkrieg Karte für Karte (DK Geschichte Karte für Karte) - Amazon

History of Military Vehicles
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das LARC-LX, originally designated the BARC (Barge, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo), is the largest wheeled amphibious cargo vehicle ever used by the U.S. military. It was designed to transport heavy cargo, including main battle tanks and 40-foot shipping containers, directly from ship to shore, even through breaking surf.

General Vehicle Details

  • Rolle: Heavy Amphibious Cargo Transport and Resupply.
  • Service History: 1952–2001 (U.S. Army), notably used during the Vietnamkrieg.
  • Manufacturer: Various U.S. shipyards (e.g., LeTourneau Technologies).
  • Hull Material: Welded Steel.
  • Mannschaft: 5.
  • Passenger Capacity: Up to 200 troops (or 120 typically).

Dimensions and Mass

Measurement Wert
Länge 19.1 m (62 ft 6.5 in)
Breite 8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)
Höhe 5.9 m (19 ft 6 in)
Empty Weight 88,000 kg (194,000 lb / 97 Tons)
Payload Capacity 60 tons (rated) to 100 tons (maximum)
Tire Size 9.5 ft (nearly 3 m) high

Propulsion and Performance

The LARC-LX’s propulsion system was uniquely designed for versatility, utilizing a separate engine for each wheel on land.

  • Powerplant: 4 x GMC/Detroit Diesel NA6-71 diesel engines (approx. 265 hp each).
  • Land Propulsion: Each engine drives one wheel independently (4×4 drive).
  • Water Propulsion: Pairs of engines couple to drive 2 x 1.2 m (47 in) propellers.
Operational Environment Höchstgeschwindigkeit Range (60-ton load)
Land 26 km/h (16 mph) 240 km (150 mi)
Water 7 knots (13 km/h / 8 mph) 121 km (75 nautical miles)
The LARC-LX was renowned for its maneuverability despite its size, featuring independent steering on all four massive wheels, allowing for extremely tight turning circles (75 ft) or “crab walking” movements.

Aufrufe : 1744

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