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 TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
The LCM-8 Mod 2 is a 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 states 1, 2, and 3.
The hull is an all steel welded structure. There are nine watertight bulkheads at frames 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 and 39.
The compartments forward of frame 31, below the cargo well and accommodation module, form seven sealed watertight
buoyancy holds or voids. The watertight void between frames 3 and 7 is configured to serve as a forward ballast tank. The
main deck spans the full width of the vessel from the transom forward to frame 31. From frame 31 forward, the main deck
extends along the top of the port and starboard wing walls.
Two wing walls, one port and one starboard, extend from the bow to frame 31. A cargo well and hinged bow ramp are
located between the wing walls forward of frame 15. An accommodation module containing communication gear, seating,
and sanitary facilities is located between the wing walls. The accommodation module extends from frame 15 aft to frame 31.
A pilothouse is located amidships between frames 28 and 35. The pilothouse is raised above the main deck and situated so
that its deck is at the level of the accommodation module top. The engine room is located below the main deck between
frames 31 and 39. The lazarette is located below the main deck between frame 39 and the transom.
PORT WING WALL
ENGINE
ROOM
(BELOW)
LAZARETTE
ACCOMMODATION
(BELOW)
MODULE
BOW RAMP
CARGO WELL
PILOTHOUSE
STBD WING WALL
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