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The Runnymede-class large landing craft are powered watercraft in the United States Army.They replaced older USN-design landing craft, and are a typical Landing Craft Utility design with a bow ramp and large aft superstructure.
LCU may refer to: A US Navy hull classification symbol: Landing craft utility (LCU) Largest coding unit, the basic processing unit of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) video standard; Last Chance U, a documentary series; Lego City Undercover, a video game
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers.
Mk IV LCU class vessels follow on class of Mk. III LCU operated by the Indian Navy . The Mk IV LCU can be deployed for maritime roles that require amphibious capabilities.
The (NL)LCU, which stands for (Netherlands) Landing Craft Utility, is a Dutch LCU. The Royal Netherlands Navy currently operates five LCU type Mk.II as well as twelve LCVPs for the Marine Corps . (NL)LCU type Mk.I
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The vessels are also equipped with a stern gate to allow the unloading of amphibious vehicles directly into the water or to unload onto a utility landing craft (LCU) or pier. At either end of the tank deck there is a 30 ft (9.1 m) turntable that permits vehicles to turn around without having to reverse.
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code, a two-to-four letter identification, is used by the transportation industry to identify freight carriers in computer systems and shipping documents such as Bill of Lading, Freight Bill, Packing List, and Purchase Order.