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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
Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
23,358
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) · WORLD WAR II
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull ClassificationLCVP
- Ship TypeLanding craft
- BuilderHiggins Industries
- RoleAmphibious landing craft
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
- Light Displacement8.16 t
- Length11 m
- Beam3.3 m
- Draft0.91 m
▣Capacity5MOD.5
- Troop Capacity36
- Vehicle Capacityjeep and a 12-man squad
- Cargo Deadweight3.63 t
- Well DeckNo
- Ro-Ro CapabilityNo
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
- PropulsionDiesel
- Shaft Power168 kW
- Top Speed12 kn
- Complement (crew)4
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main Gun2 × .30 cal. (7.62 mm) Browning machine guns
- Electronic WarfareNo
- Decoy LaunchersNo
⬢Fleet Status1MOD.1
- Completed23,358
▲Armour1MOD.1
- Armourplywood sides and rear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1942Production started
- 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
23,358
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) RANKING Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
67LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)9WORLD WAR II · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)2451UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)category.
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