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LARC-V · (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton), is an aluminium-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day. In addition to the United States, Larc-Vs have been used by military forces in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, Philippines, Singapore and Iceland. Approximately 968 were made. About 500 were destroyed, most by scuttling during the American withdrawal from South Vietnam. About 200 have been retained in U.S. military service. Roughly 100 are privately owned and mostly used for tourism. These include tourist trips on the Jökulsárlón ice lake in Iceland and city and harbour tours in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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LARC-V is a type of amphibious vehicle that can operate both on land and water. It stands for Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton. It was developed by the US Army in the 1950s and used extensively in the Vietnam War and other conflicts. LARC-V can carry up to 5 tons of cargo or 20 passengers. It has a steel hull and four large tires that can be deflated for water operations. It is powered by a diesel engine that drives two propellers in the water and four-wheel drive on land. LARC-V can travel at speeds of up to 32 km/h on land and 16 km/h on water. It can also climb slopes of up to 60% and cross trenches of up to 1.8 meters. LARC-V is designed to transport supplies and personnel from ships to shore or across rivers and lakes. It can also be used for reconnaissance, rescue, and evacuation missions. LARC-V is still in service with some countries, such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and Thailand.