The Landing Craft, Tank (LCT) (or tank landing craft, TLC) [1][2] was an amphibious assault craft for landing tanks on beachheads. They were initially developed by the Royal Navy and later by the United States Navy during World War II in a series of versions.

The LCT—or landing craft, tank—was built in a variety of sizes, the largest being 203 feet long. Many LCTs were modified for close-in fire support. More than 900 LCTs, in various forms, participated in the invasion of Normandy.

坦克登陆艇（landing craft, tank，LCT）是运载坦克在滩头敌前火力下登陆的船艇。二战时英国海军提出这一船型。美国大量生产制造LCT，并在二战后继续发展这一船型。

2024年6月6日 · The Landing Craft, Tank (LCT) were produced from 1942 to 1945, some 500 LCT (5) and 965 LCT (6) much improved at 300t, having a long career.

LCT Mk 6-- Landing Craft, Tank LSU 501 class/LCU 501 class/YFU class 1 965 where built during World War II. LCT 501 the first Mk 6. The following is from Jane's Fighting Ships 1970-1971 & 1972-1973

LCT (R) Specifications. The LCT (R)s were converted British Mk3 LCTs with a maximum length of 192 feet and 31 feet across the beam. The standard power unit comprised two Paxman Ricardo diesel engines giving a maximum speed of 9 knots, with both screws turning to starboard (right).

All U.S. Navy Landing Craft of World War II, listed by type and class, with descriptions and links to individual pages.

Classification. The earlier craft of this series were initially designated as Utility Landing ships (LSU) ; redesignated Utility Landing craft (LCU) on 15 April 1952 and classified as service craft. These are enlarged versions of the World War II built LCT Mk 5s ; …

The LCT (Landing Craft, Tank) was a welded steel light but extremely rugged vessel designed for direct 'on-the-beach' loading and unloading.

LCT's are mainly designed for amphibious operation, with high maneuverability and the ability to dry ramp landing to the shore. These engineering and technological marvels, with a 420 ton loading capacity and the unmatched capability to transport up to 7 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) in a single transfer, are the fastest in their class.