Having a read of the recent Navy magazine there is an article about Army's future Littoral Manoeuvre Project.
This project is to replace the in service LCM -8 and LARC-V's plus acquire other smaller water craft.
This is a large project that will both add numbers and introduce new capability's.
Of interest was the suggestion that the LCM-8 replacement would compose two separate platforms.
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Heavy ( LMV-H ) - 1200 tonne or more in size for inter theatre Projection and sustainment
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Medium ( LMV-M ) .
also
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Amphibious ( LMV-A ) - LARC-V replacement
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Patrol ( LMV-P ) - Various small craft.
Of interest for myself was the LCM-8 replacement.
I was initially of the understanding this was to be of one size and some what larger in size than the existing LCM-8 craft.
LAND 8710 Phase 1 ( Capability element 1 ) LCM - 8 Replacement.
LAND 8710 Phase 1 ( Capability element 2 ) LARC-V Replacement.
Maybe I have the wrong perception re these purchases.
I'm curious as to what the Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Heavy ( LAND 8710 Phase 2 ) looks like in terms of size and expectation.
I thought it was more along the lines of Navantia's offering of their Kodal 75 / 90 offerings.
Something either similar of 50 % bigger than the in service LCM -8
A ( LMV- H ) 1200 tonne vessel looks more like a ship than a landing craft.
In my opinion such a large vessel is vital for the ADF.
Can anyone assist and clarify the above .
Regards S
This project is to replace the in service LCM -8 and LARC-V's plus acquire other smaller water craft.
This is a large project that will both add numbers and introduce new capability's.
Of interest was the suggestion that the LCM-8 replacement would compose two separate platforms.
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Heavy ( LMV-H ) - 1200 tonne or more in size for inter theatre Projection and sustainment
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Medium ( LMV-M ) .
also
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Amphibious ( LMV-A ) - LARC-V replacement
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Patrol ( LMV-P ) - Various small craft.
Of interest for myself was the LCM-8 replacement.
I was initially of the understanding this was to be of one size and some what larger in size than the existing LCM-8 craft.
LAND 8710 Phase 1 ( Capability element 1 ) LCM - 8 Replacement.
LAND 8710 Phase 1 ( Capability element 2 ) LARC-V Replacement.
Maybe I have the wrong perception re these purchases.
I'm curious as to what the Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel Heavy ( LAND 8710 Phase 2 ) looks like in terms of size and expectation.
I thought it was more along the lines of Navantia's offering of their Kodal 75 / 90 offerings.
Something either similar of 50 % bigger than the in service LCM -8
A ( LMV- H ) 1200 tonne vessel looks more like a ship than a landing craft.
In my opinion such a large vessel is vital for the ADF.
Can anyone assist and clarify the above .
Regards S