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.

It was the only amphibious vehicle in U.S. Army service capable of landing on a beach through surf. Typically, the LARC-LX was carried as deck cargo on a commercial vessel or heavy lift ship to be transported overseas.

The Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo vehicle known as a LARC, is an aluminium constructed craft that can propel itself through water as well as over land. The LARC is an ideal all-terrain vehicle. Its design allows for the transition from water to land, or reverse, to be done on a range of shorelines, often needing little or no preparation.

Oct 6, 2011 · The LARC is a welded steel-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle. It could carry up to 100 tons of cargo or 200 people, but a more typical load was 60 tons of cargo or 120 people. The vehicle was powered by four 265 hp GMC diesel engines positioned in the sides of the hull, each of which drove one wheel on land.

Feb 19, 2021 · Thanks to more-than 1,000 combined horsepower, the LARC-LX was capable of 15 mph over land or 7.5 mph at sea when empty, despite its immense weight. Those speeds go down a bit when it’s...

In 1956 the original LARC V was designed by the US Army Transportation Research Command with the mission to provide lighter service for cargo and troops to and from the beach.

Jul 7, 2011 · The LARC-5 (Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo) is an Army amphibious vehicle originally used in the 1960's to ferry supplies from ships to shore.

Feb 16, 2021 · After 50 years’ service, Army is set to replace its littoral fleet, releasing an invitation to register for the delivery of enhanced amphibious vehicles to industry in late January.

LARC-XV (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 15 ton), introduced in 1960, is an aluminium hulled amphibious cargo vehicle. It measures 45 by 15 feet and is powered by 2-300 hp engines.

Feb 17, 2024 · The LARC-LX (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 60 ton), initially known as BARC (Barge, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo), is an amphibious cargo vehicle with a welded steel hull. It was capable of transporting up to 100 tons of cargo or 200 passengers, although a typical load usually consisted of 60 tons of cargo or 120 people.