LARC-XV

LARC-XV (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 15 ton), introduced in 1960, is an aluminium hulled amphibious cargo vehicle. It measures 45 by 15 feet and is powered by 2-300 hp engines.

TypeAmphibious cargo vehicle

PlaceoforiginUnited States

ManufacturerFruehauf Trailer Corporation Military Vehicle Division

No.builtabout 100

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LARC-XV
A LARC-XV at New Brighton, Merseyside
Type	Amphibious cargo vehicle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Fruehauf Trailer Corporation Military Vehicle Division
No. built	about 100
Specifications
Mass	33,000 pounds (15,000 kg)
Length	45 ft (14 m)
Width	15 ft (5 m)
Height	16 ft (5 m)
Engine	2 × Cummins V8-300 Diesel V8 2 × 300 hp (220 kW)
Maximum speed	Land: 30 mph (48 km/h) Water: 9.5 kn (17.6 km/h)

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About 100 were made with a small batch sent to Germany.^[1]