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C-MASAD-82-9 1 (1982-02-26)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabczf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: This is an unclassified digest furnished in lieu of,,i'Y7l a report contaiing-classified security information. REPORT BY THE COMPTROLLER THE NAVY'S LANDING CRAFT AIR GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES CUSHION4.UNCERTAINTY OVER HOW IT' WILL BE USED WITH AMPHIBIOUS FORCES i DIGEST The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is an advanced design, high-speed air cushion vehicle being developed by the Navy for use in conduct- ing amphibious operations. A $38.6 million contract for long-lead items and detailed design was awarded to Bell Aerospace Textron in June 1981. Total program acquisition costs are estimated at about $3.2 billion, in esca- lated dollars, for 107 craft. (See pp. 1 and 3.) This review was conducted to provide the Con- gress with an assessment of the LCAC program as it approaches the start of production in 1982 and to identify important issues which should be considered in progressing to full production in 1985. 117730 LCAC is being developed to replace current landing craft which possess a number of opera- tional performance limitations. Although still being designed, studies conducted and testing completed on full-scale advanced development air cushion vehicles supports LCAC's potential to improve the Navy's surface assault capability. (See pp. 6 to 8.) LCAC is expected to possess a number of opera- tional advantages, such as high overwater speed and the ability to cross the beach and discharge cargo on firm ground. Navy studies have also identified disadvantages associated with its introduction. These are high cost, increased maintenance requirements, and modifications to ships that will transport LCAC. (See pp. 8 and 9.) There are a number of additional matters which will require special attention and monitoring as the program progresses to the full-scale production decision scheduled for 1985. These are: --To take full advantage of LCAC's potential opera- tional capabilities, the Navy and the Marine Corps have determined that a revised operational i C-MASAD-82-9 FEBRUARY 26, 1982

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