New Navy Ship-to-Shore Connector Hits the Water - Changes Amphibious Warfare

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New Navy Ship-to-Shore Connector Hits the Water - Changes Amphibious Warfare

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by Kris Osborn - Warrior Maven

The Navy’s first newly built Ship-to-Shore Connector maritime warfare craft has launched on the water, introducing a new era in modern amphibious warfare for the Marines.

The new Navy craft brings an unprecedented ability to transport larger armored vehicles, such as an Abrams tank, from amphibious assault ships to combat ashore.

https://www.themaven.net/warriormaven/sea/new-navy-ship-to-shore-connector-hits-the-water-changes-amphibious-warfare-1KEH3GNHVUeROx0E5bJxDQ/

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http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=1550&ct=4

...Features

SSC has similar configurations, dimensions and clearances to LCAC, which ensures the compatibility of SSC with existing well deck equipped amphibious ships. SSC will be able to embark aboard and operate with LPD 17, LSD 41, LSD 49, LHA 1 and LHD 1 classes, as well as MLP.
 
Background

The SSC program is the first major naval acquisition program in more than 15 years to be designed "in-house" by the Navy rather than by private industry....

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