Difference between revisions of "LARC-V American 4x4 Amphibious Cargo Vehicle"

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"Logistics"

"Transportation"

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"Land"

"PRO_Argentina"

"PRO_Australia"

"PRO_Iceland"

"PRO_Philippines"

"PRO_Portugal"

"PRO_Singapore"

"PRO_United States of America"

notes

"LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton), is an aluminium-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day. In addition to the United States, LARC-Vs have been used by military forces in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, Philippines, Singapore and Iceland. Approximately 968 were made. About 500 were destroyed, most by scuttling during the American withdrawal from South Vietnam. About 200 have been retained in U.S. military service. Roughly 100 are privately owned and mostly used for tourism. The LARC-V was fielded in 1963 and were used extensively by the U.S. Army for over the beach supply during the Vietnam War. They supported the logistical and manpower build up at the start of and during the Vietnam war. Two units arrived from Ft. Story, VA. in June 1965. The 344th Transportation Company (Light Amphibious) setup harbor operations in Qui Nhon and the 347th Transportation Company in Camh Ranh Bay. The companies had two platoons of 17 LARCVs each and a separate 3rd echelon maintenance detachment. About December 1965, one of the 344th's platoons moved to Da Nang and was attached to the Air Force wing. There it ran 24-hour/day operations hauling bombs from ships in the harbor to the flight line. Their operation was so crucial to the USAF that if at least 15 LARCS were not operational, any needed parts were flown in by Nonoperational Ready Supply Grounded (NORSG) aircraft from St Louis. 458th Transportation, LARC-V Company, arrived in Cam Ranh Bay Oct 1967. For 458th Sea Tigers details see our on line site "458th Sea Tigers", or book Serving with the 458th by Ted Faurbo. 101st Airborne Division in 1967 and later the 1st Cavalry Division in 1968. LARC-Vs were used by the Argentine Marines during the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands. In January 2011, during the 2010–11 Queensland floods in Australia, it was reported that C-17 aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force were to carry two LARC-V vehicles for use in Operation Flood Assist. The vehicles were deployed from Townsville to RAAF Base Amberley. The United States Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has directed the Sealift Support Program Office (SSPO) to supervise a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on the LARC Vs used by the Navy. This SLEP involved changing from a mechanical to a hydraulic transmission, updating the electrical system, and improving other on-board systems. These reworked LARCs began delivery in June 2006 for use by U.S. Navy Beach Master Units, Underwater Construction Teams and the Maritime Prepositioned Force ships. A total of 42 LARCs are currently funded to transition through the SLEP process. Towing capacity on land was improved to approximately 29,000 lb and bollard pull in water was doubled to 7,600 lb. The vehicle operates in all-wheel drive while in land or tow modes. The craft is powered by a 375-horsepower John Deere turbo-charged Diesel engine that is Tier 2 certified. Engine speed is constant, with a hydraulic transmission modifying speed. Design and manufacture of the SLEP LARC-Vs was carried out by Power Dynamics, LLC of Stennis Space Center, Mississippi."

dateOfIntroduction

1963

countryOfOrigin

"United States"

proliferation

"Argentina, Australia, Iceland, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, United States of America"

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images

"LARCV(C).jpg"

"LARCV(B).jpg"

"LARCV(A).jpg"

sections

name

"System"

properties

name	"Alternative Designation"
value	"LARC-V"

name	"Type"
value	"Amphibious Cargo Vehicle"

name	"Manufacturer"
value	"Condec, LeTourneau-Westinghouse"

name	"Crew"
value	"3"
units	"ea"

name	"Passenger Capacity"
value	"INA"

name

"Dimensions"

properties

name	"Length"
value	"11 m"

name	"Width"
value	"3 m"

name	"Height"
value	"2 m"

name	"Weight, Combat"
value	"8,618 kg"

name

"Automotive"

properties

name	"Engine Name"
value	"Cummins V8-300 785 cu in (12.9 L)"

name	"Engine Type"
value	"Diesel V8"

name	"Engine Power"
value	"300"
units	"hp"

name	"Range"
value	"402.3 km"

name	"Speed, Maximum Road"
value	"48"
units	"km/h"

name	"Speed, Average Cross"
value	"INA"

name	"Speed Maximum Swim"
value	"15.3"
units	"km/h"

name	"Gradient"
value	"INA"

name	"Side Slope"
value	"INA"

name	"Vertical Step"
value	"INA"

name	"Trench"
value	"INA"

name	"Fording Depth"
value	"INA"

name

"Main Weapon System"

properties

name	"Note"
value	"There is no fixed weapon system onboard the LARC-V. Force Protection is provided by individual weapons."

name

"Protection"

properties

name	"Armor"
value	"None"

name	"Applique Armor"
value	"No"

name	"Active Protection System"
value	"No"

name	"Mine Clearing"
value	"No"

name	"Self-Entrenching Blade"
value	"No"

name	"NBC Protection"
value	"INA"

name	"Smoke Equipment"
value	"No"

type

"WEG"

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@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
          "Logistics",
          "Transportation",
-         "Tier4"
+         "Tier4",
+        "United States",
+        "Land",
+        "PRO_Argentina",
+        "PRO_Australia",
+        "PRO_Iceland",
+        "PRO_Philippines",
+        "PRO_Portugal",
+        "PRO_Singapore",
+        "PRO_United States of America"
      ],
      "notes": "LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton), is an aluminium-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day.\n\nIn addition to the United States, LARC-Vs have been used by military forces in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, Philippines, Singapore and Iceland. Approximately 968 were made. About 500 were destroyed, most by scuttling during the American withdrawal from South Vietnam. About 200 have been retained in U.S. military service. Roughly 100 are privately owned and mostly used for tourism.\n\nThe LARC-V was fielded in 1963 and were used extensively by the U.S. Army for over the beach supply during the Vietnam War. They supported the logistical and manpower build up at the start of and during the Vietnam war. Two units arrived from Ft. Story, VA. in June 1965. The 344th Transportation Company (Light Amphibious) setup harbor operations in Qui Nhon and the 347th Transportation Company in Camh Ranh Bay. The companies had two platoons of 17 LARCVs each and a separate 3rd echelon maintenance detachment. About December 1965, one of the 344th's platoons moved to Da Nang and was attached to the Air Force wing. There it ran 24-hour/day operations hauling bombs from ships in the harbor to the flight line. Their operation was so crucial to the USAF that if at least 15 LARCS were not operational, any needed parts were flown in by Nonoperational Ready Supply Grounded (NORSG) aircraft from St Louis. 458th Transportation, LARC-V Company, arrived in Cam Ranh Bay Oct 1967. For 458th Sea Tigers details see our on line site \"458th Sea Tigers\", or book Serving with the 458th by Ted Faurbo.\n\n101st Airborne Division in 1967 and later the 1st Cavalry Division in 1968.\n\nLARC-Vs were used by the Argentine Marines during the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands.\n\nIn January 2011, during the 2010–11 Queensland floods in Australia, it was reported that C-17 aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force were to carry two LARC-V vehicles for use in Operation Flood Assist. The vehicles were deployed from Townsville to RAAF Base Amberley.\n\nThe United States Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has directed the Sealift Support Program Office (SSPO) to supervise a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on the LARC Vs used by the Navy. This SLEP involved changing from a mechanical to a hydraulic transmission, updating the electrical system, and improving other on-board systems. These reworked LARCs began delivery in June 2006 for use by U.S. Navy Beach Master Units, Underwater Construction Teams and the Maritime Prepositioned Force ships. A total of 42 LARCs are currently funded to transition through the SLEP process.\n\nTowing capacity on land was improved to approximately 29,000 lb and bollard pull in water was doubled to 7,600 lb. The vehicle operates in all-wheel drive while in land or tow modes. The craft is powered by a 375-horsepower John Deere turbo-charged Diesel engine that is Tier 2 certified. Engine speed is constant, with a hydraulic transmission modifying speed.\n\nDesign and manufacture of the SLEP LARC-Vs was carried out by Power Dynamics, LLC of Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.",
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      },
      "images": [
-         "LARCV(A).jpg",
+         "LARCV(C).jpg",
          "LARCV(B).jpg",
-         "LARCV(C).jpg"
+         "LARCV(A).jpg"
      ],
      "sections": [
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                      "name": "Alternative Designation",
                      "value": "LARC-V"
-                },
-                {
-                    "name": "Date of Introduction",
-                    "value": "1963"
-                },
-                {
-                    "name": "Proliferation",
-                    "value": "Argentina\nArgentine Marines\nArgentine Army\n Australia\nAustralian Army\nAustralian Antarctic Division (for resupply purposes to the research station on Macquarie Island)\n Iceland\nJökulsárlón\n Philippines\nPhilippine Marine Corps\nPhilippine Red Cross\n Portugal\nPortuguese Marine Corps\n Singapore\nSingapore Armed Forces\nSingapore Ducktours (those are built in 1973-77 under Singapore Armed Forces from Seletar Camp, withdrawn in 2000 - 2002, converted in batches in 2002 - 2007)\n United States\nUnited States Navy\nBeachmaster Unit One\nBeachmaster Unit Two\nUnited States Army Corps of Engineers"
                  },
                  {
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                      "name": "Manufacturer",
                      "value": "Condec, LeTourneau-Westinghouse"
-                },
-                {
-                    "name": "In Service",
-                    "value": "1963-Present"
                  },
                  {
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                  {
                      "name": "Armor",
-                     "value": "Non"
+                     "value": "None"
                  },
                  {