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.

2023年9月6日 · Landing Craft Tanks, or LCT vessels, have become an integral part of maritime operations in the Philippines due to their versatility and adaptability. These specialized vessels are designed to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, and cargo from shore to shore, making them essential for logistical support during military exercises and disaster ...

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, Gun (Large) was a fire support vessel converted from earlier LCT Mark 3/4. They received a stronger welded deck to carry two QF 4.7-inch Mk IX** or BL 4.7-inch Mk I naval cannons (primary) and defended by many 20mm Oerlikon guns. Sub-variants: LCG(L)(3): Based on the LCT(3), two deck guns

LCT 501 the first Mk 6. The following is from Jane's Fighting Ships 1970-1971 & 1972-1973. CLASSIFICATION Originally rated as Landing Craft, Tank (LCT(6)) re-designated (Utility Landing Ships, LSU) in 1949 to reflect varied employment; designation changed to (Utility Landing Craft, LCU) on 15 April 1952 and classified as service craft. WAR LOSSES.

Navy called the LCT (landing craft, tank), was carried over oceanic distances and launched at the time of assault. The LCT was too large to fit the davit of a conventional transport, so a new type of ship, the LSD (landing ship, dock), was created specifically to carry it.…

Landing craft are small and medium seagoing watercraft, such as boats and barges, used to convey a landing force (infantry and vehicles) from the sea to the shore during an amphibious assault. The term excludes landing ships, which are larger.

LCTs were the Navys all purpose general duty vessel. Besides carrying tanks ashore they were used for many different purposes. Some were converted and equiped with guns, others with rockets, while still others served as minesweepers. 26 MK5s were designated LCT (A), armored.

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

Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of LCT HAWAYA including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9579846, MMSI 470665000, Call sign A6E2867