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Landing Craft Mechanical Mk. III (LCM(3)) - Waterline Version
Ref: LCM3W
First seeing action in November 1943 at Tarawa, and in every subsequent "island hopping" operation accross the Pacific, they also saw combat in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic theatres, as well as in the Korean war. They were also used by the British who usually dispensed with the two .50cal...
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Landing Craft Mechanical Mk. III (LCM(3)) with Keel, etc.,
Ref: LCM3
In early 1942 the US Navy requested designs for a larger craft than the existing LCVP capable of landing a light tank. Higgins Industries responded with the LCM2, building the prototype in only 60 hours! 3,400 were built before being superceded by the LCM3 which could carry a 30ton tank, although...
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Landing Craft Mechanical Mk. VI (LCM(6)) - Waterline Version
Ref: LCM6W
The LCM6 was an improved version of the LCM3, at 6 feet longer, it measured was 56 feet long. This allowed it to carry a 34ton tank or 68,000lbs. of cargo or 120 fully equiped troops. The great majority of these craft were used in the Pacific campaign. Our model faithfully reproduces this vessel ...
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LCP(L) Landing Craft Personnel (Large) - Waterline
Ref: LCPLUSW
The LCP(L) was a development of the Higgins Eureka boat with a draft of only 18 inches!. With a crew of 3, they carried 25 fully laden troops or 8,100lbs. of cargo. They saw action on both theatres including the North African landings (Torch), Guadalcanal, Salerno, Tarawa and in Normandy.
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LCP(R) Landing Craft Personnel (Ramped) - Waterline Version
Ref: LCPRW
The LCP(R) was an obvious development of the LCP(L); the latter requiring disembarkation via the sides. With the redesigned hull the load increased to 39 troops or 8,595Lbs. of cargo. They too saw action on both theatres including the North African landings (Torch), Guadalcanal, Salerno, Tarawa a...
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LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel - Waterline
Ref: LCVPW
Described by General Eisenhower as the most important weapons of WWII, this vessel accounted for 92% of US Naval inventory in 1944 with an astonishing 20,000 built. With the exception of the armoured ramp, this prodigious craft was built entirely of wood and carried a crew of 3 plus either 36 tro...
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