Trumpeter 07301 1/72 JMSDF LCAC Landing Craft

The landing craft air cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. It is used to transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach. The advantages of air-cushion landing craft are numerous. They can carry heavy payloads, such as an M-1 tank, at high speeds. Their payload and speed mean more forces reach the shore in a shorter time, with shorter intervals between trips. The air cushion allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world's coastline compared to only 17% with conventional landing craft.

Features

• One-piece hull with full deck made from four-directional slide moulds

• Cargo deck scupper pattern finely rendered

• One-piece cushion wit

Specifications

• Length: 372mm, Width:198.6 mm, Height: 95mm

• Total Parts: 338pcs

• Photo Etched Parts: 1pcs

• Total Sprues: 9 sprues, lower hull , deck and cushion

• Paint Schemes: The Japnese Maritime Self Defense Force 1st air cushioned craft squadron , LCAC-2101 to LCAC-2106