Conversions and modifications Landing craft tank

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lct(r), t125 launching rocket salvo (1943)


several special purpose versions created use during normandy landings. british created landing craft tank (rocket) (lct(r)) modified fire salvoes of three-inch rp-3 rockets, while landing craft guns (large) (lcg(l)) armed 2 qf 4.7 inch guns, 8 oerlikon 20 mm aa guns , 2 2-pounder pom-poms. these ships did not beach; mission close-in gunfire support.


the landing craft tank (armored) (lct(a)) designed use first wave , equipped additional armour protection crew stations , on bows, while heavy wooden ramp allowed 2 forward tanks fire forward. these u.s-built lct mk.5s, had been lend-leased british mediterranean operations, reverse lend-leased u.s. invasion.


the landing craft tank (self-propelled) (lct(sp)) carried self-propelled guns fire support; in u.s. vessels these 155 mm, while british used m7 105 mm self-propelled guns , called them landing craft tank (high explosive) (lct(he)). related variant british landing craft tank (concrete buster) (lct(cb)), carried 3 british sherman firefly tanks fitted 17-pounder high velocity gun, deployed attack fortifications. other variants included landing craft tank (hospital) (lct(h)) casualty evacuation, , 1 lct served floating bakery @ normandy.


other weapon combinations made lct effective floating anti-aircraft battery harbour or support area defence. these manned mixed army , navy crews. others modified post-war other specific uses such dredging, salvage, repair, , mine craft. shallow draft made lct ideal use in inland waterways.








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