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| LARC-V | |
|---|---|
 A LARC-V vehicle | |
| Type | Amphibious cargo vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Condec, LeTourneau-Westinghouse |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 19,000 lb (8,618 kg) |
| Length | 420 in (11 m) |
| Width | 120 in (3 m) |
| Height | 122 in (3 m) |
| Engine | Cummins V8-300 785 cu in (12.9 L) Diesel V8 300 hp (220 kW) |
| Suspension | wheel 4x4 |
Operational range | 250 mi (402.3 km) |
| Maximum speed | Land:30 mph (48 km/h) Water:9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) |
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LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 (V) ton), is an aluminium-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day.
In addition to the United States, LARC-Vs have been used by military forces in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, the Philippines, Singapore and Iceland. Approximately 968 were made. About 500 were destroyed, most by scuttling during the American withdrawal from South Vietnam. About 200 have been retained in U.S. military service. Roughly 100 are privately owned and mostly used for tourism.