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 TM 55-1905-222-14
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-8
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.
1-8.1.
General. The LCM-8 is a type of watercraft intended for use in rough or exposed waters. It is capable of
operating through breakers and grounding on a beach, remaining upright and tight, and retracting under its own power. It
can be transported to overseas destinations as cargo aboard transport ships. This craft is all- weather operational in sea
state 1, 2 and 3. Other capabilities and features are as follows:
MOBILITY DATA
Speed (light)
11 knots (20 4 km/hr)
(loaded)
9 knots (16.7 km/hr)
Cruising Range (light)
332 nautical miles (614.9 km)
(loaded)
271 nautical miles (501.9 km)
HULL AND ACCOMMODATIONS DATA
Length, overall
74 ft (22 55m)
Beam, extreme
21 ft 0 5/8 In (6 .40m)
Beam, molded
20 ft 11 3/4 in (6 .32m)
Depth, molded amid ships
9 ft 4 in (284. 5cm)
Draft, loaded, mean
4 ft 6 in (137. 16cm)
Freeboard, loaded, mean
4 ft 10 in (147. 32cm)
Displacement (light)
58. 81 long tons (59. 8t)
(loaded)
116. 07 long tons (117. 9t)
Cargo Space (length)
42 ft. 9 in (13m)
(width)
14 ft 6 in (4. 4m)
Anchor
Number
1
Type
70
pounds, "Danforth"
Mark 2
Line
75
fathoms, 3 inch
nylon
Number
2
Type
Manganese bronze,
3-blade, 34-inch
diameter, 22-inch pitch
Complement
Crew
6
Troops
200 combat-equipped
1-5
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