Air-cushioned landing craft
MILITARY HOVERCRAFT DESIGNED FOR LANDING TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT IN AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
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An air-cushioned landing craft, also called an LCAC (landing craft, air cushioned), is a modern variation on the amphibious landing boat. The majority of these craft are small- to mid-sized multi-purpose hovercraft, also known as "over the beach" ("OTB") craft.