Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category.
01 / Overview
LACV-30
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1983–1994
Quantity
26
Unit Price (current)
$18.9M↗ 223% inflation · 1983→2025
Original Price
$5.8M (1983)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$18.9M
Original: $5.8M (1983)
Inflation: +%223
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationLighter Air Cushion Vehicle
- Ship TypeHovercraft
- BuilderBell Aerospace Textron
- Commissioned1983
- Ships in Class26
- RoleLogistic transport and offloading cargo from amphibious ships
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions3MOD.3
- Light Displacement29.51 t
- Length24 m
- Beam12 m
▣Capacity3MOD.3
- Vehicle Capacity30 tons (27 tonnes)
- Cargo Deadweight30 t
- Well DeckNo
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
- PropulsionGas Turbine
- Top Speed52.38 kn
- Complement (crew)5
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense2MOD.2
⬢Cost1MOD.1
- Unit Cost5.833 USD
▲Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed26
- Retired26
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
- 1994Production ended
43
years in service
11
years in production
26
units produced
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) RANKING Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)2COLD WAR · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS4PRICE · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)334PRICE · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)category.
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