Description

      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.

Kit Features:

• Scale  :  1:72
  
• Item Type  :  Static Kit
  
• Model Brief  :  Length: 372mm   Width: 198.6 mm   Height: 95mm
  
• Total Parts  :  338 pcs
  
• Photo Etched Parts  :  1 piece
  
• 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
  
• More Features  :  " Hull
  - One-piece hull with full deck made from four-directional slide moulds
  - Cargo deck scupper pattern finely rendered
  - One-piece cushion "