New Amphibious Marine Corps Vehicle Can Carry 3 Tanks Up To 200 Nautical Miles

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The Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) is the latest innovation from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research, which is essentially a monster amphibious assault vehicle.

The UHAC began testing in early July and can do a whole slew of things, including landing multiple tanks at once and bringing ashore equipment, vehicles and troops.

UHAC Features:

• Carry payloads up to 190 tons
• Speeds up to 20 knots
• Climb sea walls up to 10 feet in height
• Capable of carrying three battle tanks up to 200 nautical miles

Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg/USMC

Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg/USMC

Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg/USMC

Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg/USMC

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