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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
Ship-to-Shore Connector
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2014–
Quantity
9
Unit Price (current)
$64.5M↗ 36% inflation · 2015→2025
Original Price
$47.5M (2015)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$64.5M
Original: $47.5M (2015)
Inflation: +%36
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing craft (lcac, lcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationLCAC 100 class
- Ship TypeLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)
- BuilderTextron Marine & Land Systems
- Ships in Class73
- RoleReplacement for LCAC with increased capacity
- In ServiceYes
◈Capacity5MOD.5
- Troop Capacity145
- Vehicle Capacity74
- Cargo Deadweight74 t
- Well DeckNo
- Ro-Ro CapabilityYes
▣Propulsion2MOD.2
- PropulsionGas Turbine
- Top Speed35 kn
◇Aviation2MOD.2
◆Self-Defense2MOD.2
▤Cost1MOD.1
- Unit Cost47,500,000 USD
⬢Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed9
- Planned73
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
12
years in service
9
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM) RANKING Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)1MODERN ERA · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)212PRICE · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LANDING CRAFT (LCAC, LCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A type of internal combustion engine that generates power using a turbine driven by gas expansion.
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) capability enables vehicles and equipment to be driven on/off a ship via ramps, facilitating rapid vehicle loading/unloading for amphibious operations.
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