LARC-LX

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A US Army photo of a LARC-LX at sea.

LARC-LX (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 60 ton), or as it was originally designated BARC (Barge, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo) is a welded steel hulled amphibious cargo vehicle. It could carry up to 100 tons of cargo or 200 people, but a more typical load was 60 tons of cargo or 120 people. The vehicle was powered by four diesel engines positioned in the sides of the hull, two 1.2 meter diameter propellers drove the vehicle in the water.

[edit] Specifications

A US Army photo of a LARC-LX unloading a smaller LARC-V.

Crew: 2
Weight: 60 tons
Engine: Diesel V8 165 hp × 4
Range (land): 150 miles
Range (sea): 75 miles
Length: 62 ft, 6.5 in
Width: 26 ft, 7 in
Height: 19 ft, 6in
Wheel base: 28 ft, 6 in
Battery: 24 volt
Speed (water)
- Forward (empty): 7.5 mph
- Forward (60 ton): 7 mph
- Forward (100 ton): 6.5 mph
Speed (land)
- Forward(empty): 15.2 mph
- Forward (60 ton): 14 mph
- Forward (100 ton): 12.75 mph
- Reverse (60 ton): 2.85 mph
Turning circle: 75 ft (23 m)
Gradient: 60%
Temperature range: 125 F to -25 F (-30 to +50°C)