The LCM-8 ("Mike Boat") is a river boat and mechanized landing craft used by the United States Navy and Army during the Vietnam War and subsequent operations. They are currently used by governments and private organizations throughout the world. The acronym stands for "Landing Craft Mechanized, Mark 8".

The landing craft mechanized (LCM) is a military landing craft designed for carrying personnel and vehicles from ship to shore without requiring a pier or other shore-based structure. Multiple different models with varying size, capacity, and power plants were produced starting in 1920.

Collection of diagrams for updating and modifying the Landing Craft, Mechanized, Mk VIII Modification 1 (LCM 8 Mod 1), by Barbour Boat Works for the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Research & Development Command, later the Belvoir …

2011年9月7日 · The LCM 8 is a medium size landing craft, designed for the landing in a Logistic Over The Shore (LOTS) operation of troops, wheeled and tracked vehicles or general cargo. The LCM-8 can...

The LCM-8 is constructed of steel and powered by two 12 V-71 diesel engines. The LCM-8 has twin screws and rudders, which can be controlled from the pilothouse. LCM-8 is built of welded steel; it's bottom, however, is semiflat.

2021年5月27日 · According to information published by Asia Pacific Defence Reporter on May 2021, Australia will replace the two Landing Craft Mechanized, Mark 8 (LCM-8) by Land 8710 Army Littoral Manoeuvre Phase 1. The Request for Tender for the LCM8 replacement is planned to be issued in the 3rd quarter of 2021.

Landing Craft (LCM-8). inspection that was conducted after a test launch of the LCM on 21 April 1961, This test was conducted under ideal conditions in the Third Port Area, Fort

2019年2月12日 · The LCM-8 is constructed of steel and powered by two 12 V-71 diesel engines. The LCM-8 has twin screws and rudders, which can be controlled from the pilothouse.

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2013年10月22日 · The Defense Department is auctioning a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) boat, used exclusively by the U.S. Army, via its online auction site Government Liquidation (www.GovLiquidation.com). The landing craft, manufactured for the Army by Marinette Marine, was used by amphibious forces to transport cargo, vehicles and troops from assault ships ...