Amphibious Assault Ships contain a well deck to support use of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) and other watercraft (with exception of the first two LHA(R) class ships, LHA 6 and LHA 7 ...

On August 14, the US Navy announced it will buy four new amphibious ships from a shipbuilder in ... helicopters and landing craft – across hostile beaches, they also perform other roles.

An curved arrow pointing right. The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is an absolute unstoppable force for the US Navy. This hovercraft can move up to 70 tons of gear from ship to shore with ease.