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LARC-LX
Country	USA
Role	Amphibious cargo vehicle
In service	1952-2001
Built	Unknow

The LARC-LX (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 60 ton), or as it was originally designated BARC (Barge, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo) is a welded steel-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle.

Source: LARC-LX on Wikipedia

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General Vehicle Details

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

Dimensions and Mass

Measurement	Value
Length	19.1 m (62 ft 6.5 in)
Width	8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)
Height	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	Maximum Speed	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.