LARC-V

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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)

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.