Chapter 2. TRANSPORTABILITY DATA - TM-55-1930-218-140006

TM 55-1930-218-14

CHAPTER 2

TRANSPORTABILITY DATA

Section I. GENERAL

2-1. Scope

This chapter provides a general description, identification photographs, tabulated transportability characteristics, and data

that are necessary for transport of the LACV-30.

2-2. Description

The LACV-30 is a fully amphibious, flatbed, air-cushion vehicle designed to transport military cargo and equipment in

support of the logistics-over-the-shore (LOTS) mission. It is powered by two, twin pack, gas turbines using standard

aviation kerosene fuel. Left side and overhead views are shown in figures 2-1 and 2-2. The LACV-30, with a basic hull

structure of aluminum alloy, can be disassembled for transport by sections, as shown in figure 2-3. Table 2-1 gives

dimensions and weight of the major LACV-30 sections.

Figure 2-1.

LACV-30, left side view.

2-1