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PCG to operate the 2 LARC-V amphibious vehicles, of the Philippine Red cross

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pachador

Posted: Oct 17 2010, 01:27 PM

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The Philippine Red Cross gave the PCG the responsibility of operating the 2 Philippine Red Cross amphibious LARC-V

The LARC-5 (Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo) is an Army amphibious vehicle originally used in the 1960's to ferry supplies from

ships to shore. Its total possible load is 5 tons (hence the five after LARC). The head of the Transportation Corps, MG Paul Yount,

directed the US Army Research Command (USATRECOM) in 1956 to build a boat with the ability to drive on land. The prototype

was built in July 1959 with final design produced in 1963.

They LARC V did not handle the way it was expected so, many were given to around 35 reserve companies. The active duty 165th,

305th, 344th, 458th, and 461st Trans Co.s received them. The LARC V is primarily used by the Beach Group in surf-zone salvage,

recovery, and command and control roles, and for the transportation of personnel and equipment. The craft are in excess of 35

years old and require extensive maintenance and repair, nevertheless their retention or replacement is considered essential.

The LARC V is a single-screw, four-wheeled, self-propelled, diesel-powered amphibian. It has a cargo capacity of 10,000 pounds

and a troop capacity of 20. It has a range of 200 nautical miles on land and 40 nm on water. It can attain speeds up to 22 miles

per hour on land and 8.5 knots at sea. 12 LARC V craft are presently embarked aboard MPF ships.

The LARC(V)is an amphibious lighter constructed of aluminum, 35 feet long, 10-ft wide, and 10-feet 2 inches high. The current

weight of the craft is approximately 20,000 pounds (without cargo). Power is furnished by an 8 cylinder Cummins V-903 Engine

(rated at 295 BHP at 26000 rpm).

The craft is capable of operation in temperate, tropic, and arctic climates, of transversing sand and coral beaches, unimproved

roads, off-road terrain and maneuvering through a surf of 10-foot breakers. The engine is located in the stern over the propeller

and drives forward to a centrally located transfer case where power is transmitted to all four driving wheels and/or the propeller.

The suspension is rigid and the 18.00 x 12 ply off-road tubeless tires provide the only shock absorption. The propeller operates in

hull tunnel, which is fitted with a nozzle to improve efficiency. Baseline speeds for the craft were 9 mph in water and 30 mph on

land with full rated load of 5 short tons.

Thirty-five modifications have been identified that will form the nucleus of a SLEP for the craft. This SLEP would improve safety,

reduce crew fatigue, improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase service life. Studies must be conducted to explore

future capabilities to conduct surf zone salvage, recovery, command and control, and the transportation of personnel and

equipment.

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Author Topic: LARC for sale (Read 4552 times) Interesting prospect: LARC - Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo

LARC for sale

« on: July 08, 2006, 03:32:52 PM »

From: http://shipexpo.com/sales/vessel_detail.asp?ID=2174&FileNo=2174

Asking price: $65,000

SIZE: 65' x 27'

YEAR AND BUILD: 1969

MATERIAL: Steel

LENGTH: 65'

BEAM: 27'

DISPLACEMENT: (DWT): 100 tons floating, 60 tons on land

DESIGNER: Western Gear for US Millitary

CLASSIFICATION: Amphibious

MAIN ENGINE(S): 4x 4 * 6-71 Detroit Diesel (less than 100 hrs), 1997

SPEED: 15.2 MPH land, 7.5 MPH sea

FUEL CAPACITY: 2x 300 gallons each

BALLAST: lube oil 2x 30 gallons each, hydraulic oil 1x 30 gallons

CARGO: 2,800 cubic feet at deck level * 200,000 lbs,

LOCATION: Georgia , USA

Warning: Expect vessel not to show as glamorously as advertized, due to extensive layup.

Machinery needs to be run, exterior paint undoubtedly required.

« Last Edit: July 14, 2006, 09:47:21 PM by Adroth »

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Re: Re-possessed LARC

« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2006, 03:47:08 PM »

Another one: http://shipexpo.com/sales/vessel_detail.asp?FileNo=2577

LOCATION: Texas

ASKING PRICE: $87,500

This one has been turned into a tour boat.

SIZE: 35'

YEAR AND BUILD: 1967/2001

MATERIAL: Aluminum

LENGTH: 35'

DRAFT: 3'

DESIGNER: USA

BALLAST: 130 galons

CARGO: Certified 30 passengers

« Last Edit: July 08, 2006, 03:49:57 PM by Adroth »

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2006, 03:56:08 PM »

The PMC already operates these types of vehicles.

With activation of new riverine units, it can't hurt to have more of these.

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2006, 06:24:14 PM »

Can those LARC be used as amphibious vessels to service the islets and atolls from Pag-asa Is?

When I was young my town had the most number of DUC-W (forerunner of the LARC) in the

whole province ( 4 total ). Everytime the Cagayan River overflooded, calls from nearby towns

were aired through the AM radio for the DUC-W to come and rescue people stranded ( there

were no tel. land lines and cell phones were unheard of ). They were primarily used by Chinoy

Rice Traders to transport 'palay' gathered at warehouses from the other side of the Cagayan

River to rice mills in the town proper. Three were subsequently lost to ill maintenance and the

only survivor was christened "River Rover". It was rebuilt from two DUC-W bought from

Malabon and not a single bolt or nut was a replacement part. Everything in it was original.

I am pretty sure the LARC has more capability than the WW II DUC-W.

A DUC-W retired from the USN and used as a pleasure 'boat' by its civilian owner.

« Last Edit: July 08, 2006, 06:28:47 PM by anak ni sarge »

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PN according to Manokski:

"something gray with a side number on it that floats"

PAF according to Ramon J. Farolan:

"we are now basically a helicopter fleet"

PA according to drkula

"it is better to talk forever than fight forever"

Anak ni sarge

"Applying the standards of the rest of the country for what is acceptable and logical behavior in order to predict

what this group of people will do is dangerous and can be faulty. Too many analysts and military commanders

have already made that same mistake."

ka nognog

Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2006, 06:45:48 PM »

Quote from: anak ni sarge on July 08, 2006, 06:24:14 PM

Can those LARC be used as amphibious vessels to service the islets and atolls from Pag-

asa Is?

Were LARCs were meant to traverse those distances?

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2006, 09:52:41 AM »

Two more revived LARCs for the PMC

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Re: Re-possessed LARC

« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2006, 10:37:41 AM »

Quote from: Adroth on July 08, 2006, 03:47:08 PM

Another one: http://shipexpo.com/sales/vessel_detail.asp?FileNo=2577

If I'm not wrong, this is a LARC-5. Singapore operates a small number.

The wheel diameter must be at least 1.5m. The whole thing was bigger than a bus.

I rode in one during my service. It was a night recce for a suitable landing spot. Very stable in

water, but a roller coaster on land.

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2006, 05:32:24 PM »

The marine/navy often use that LARC in Marikina and Candaba pampanga during typhoons for

rescue ops.

"Never in the history of mankind where a country owed so much to so few".

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister UK during world war II

Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2006, 09:27:32 AM »

Quote from: Adroth on July 08, 2006, 03:56:08 PM

The PMC already operates these types of vehicles.

With activation of new riverine units, it can't hurt to have more of these.

How the PMC plans to use its LARCs. From: http://timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=4452.30

Quote from: mblt6 on July 13, 2006, 09:03:42 AM

Hi ANS have'nt tangled with you for a long time since since kawal filipino forum back in

2000. yes ur right in having lesser ammo in the LVTH6 to compensate for the weight of

the added frontal armor is a solution. the H6 does have heavier weight than the P5 version

simply becuse of the turret and the 105mm how. wit regards to personnel its not designed

to carry personnel - its the P5 that does its role. We feel so far that the added armor of

580 kilos is still within its design but sacrifice the basic load of 105mm ammo it carries.

however it may be compensated with the LARC-V vehicle in carrying the additional ammo

in the 5th wave to support its requirements in an amphibious opns. we had operationalize

2 with a third coming this september. they are all inter-related as a system.

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2006, 09:43:40 AM »

in todays issue of manila times, a Philippine Marines Shark is on the loose in Malabon:

The needs and interests of the Filipino is primary while that of foreigners is secondary.

However, some Filipinos are still uneasy about this and would rather be the apologists or defenders of foreign

interests.

Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2006, 09:02:35 PM »

its nice to see those LARC in action on malabon to rescue those flooded civilian than to see

those LARC in storage or in park para may silbi naman.

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Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2006, 03:39:43 AM »

For those in the U.S., you saw and read how our PMC made use of these equipments. Might be

able to do something to increase the numbers:

Re: LARC for sale

« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2006, 10:45:22 AM »

US Army LARC Amphibious Craft

LARC in action

Australian LARC carrying supplies ashore

Some more pics

« Last Edit: August 21, 2006, 11:12:32 PM by Adroth »

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