The LARC-LX (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 60 ton), originally designated as BARC (Barge, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo) is a welded steel-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle.

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...

An example of the U.S. military’s largest amphibious craft, the LARC-LX (lighter, amphibious, resupply, cargo) came in three sizes, ranging in size from 5 ton (LARC v) to the LX, capable of transporting 60 tons from ocean to inland, across heavy …

Oct 6, 2011 · The LARC-LX was used to transport wheeled and tracked vehicles, including beach preparation equipment and general cargo from ship to shore or to supply points inland. It was also capable of transporting 40-foot shipping containers that could be landed from the LARC either by crane, straddle carriers or rollers.

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.

Aug 31, 2021 · The LARC is 62 feet long, 26 feet wide and almost 20 feet high. It weighs around 100 tons and was the United States Military’s largest amphibious craft. Each wheel/tire is powered by its own 6 cylinder Detroit Diesel NA6-71 engine with a 3-speed automatic transmission, so it is 4WD and can be steered with either two or all four wheels at once.

Oct 19, 2024 · New video on the U.S. Army's old LARC-LX / BARC, a huge 4x4 amphibious truck and ship-to-shore connector that aided in maritime logistics operations.

Jul 7, 2011 · The 309th Transportation (LARC LX) Company, 11th Transportation Battalion, was inactivated on 15 October 2001. It was the last amphibious Company in the U.S. Army. The army now depends entirely...

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The LARC-LX was used to transport wheeled and tracked vehicles, including beach preparation equipment and general cargo, from ship-to-shore or to inland transfer points. It was also capable of transporting 40 ft (12 m) shipping containers, which could be landed from the LARC either by crane, straddle carriers, or rollers.