Textron Systems is confident about its chances of its Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) earning customers in the Indo-Pacific region.
The state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle is designed to support a variety of naval mission sets. Developed as a replacement for the legacy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), which has delivered decisive maritime capability to users in the region such as the Japanese Maritime Defense Force over more than three decades, the SSC is designed with numerous technological advancements to reach 80% of the world’s coastlines, in even the most logistically contested environments.
According to company officials, the SSC has a payload capacity of 74 tons, the ability to maintain a speed of 35 knots at Sea State 3 and requires only a four-person crew. Built with corrosion-resistant aluminum and four gas turbine engines, the SSC can reach even the most underdeveloped shorelines and has the power to provide agile “shore to shore” operations in challenging amphibious environments.
The SSC has been proven to safely navigate shallow waters, soft beach landings, and even debris-laden areas. The air cushioned hull allows it to withstand harsh weather conditions and rugged coastal terrains, offering unparalleled adaptability for navigating the Indo-Pacific’s waterways.
The SSC can be used for humanitarian and disaster relief. With its ability to transport 74 tons of payload, users can deliver essential equipment, vehicles, aid supplies and personnel over both land and water. SSC technology is developed to continue the tested and proven humanitarian relief efforts of the legacy LCAC. Utilized in the aftermath of natural disasters, the legacy LCAC demonstrated its ability to reach isolated communities, deliver immediate relief and facilitate evacuations.
Navigating landforms with a variety of terrains, many of which have limited infrastructure, the SSC provides seamless transportation between islands, enhancing connectivity and strategic reach. By providing a reliable and swift connection, the SSC enables more efficient resource allocation, improved defense capabilities, and faster collaboration during joint military exercises.
To ensure seamless integration and optimal utilization of the SSC, Textron Systems offers comprehensive training programs to operators and maintainers. The programs equip personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to maximize the SSC's potential. Foreign military sales customers can request access to the U.S. Navy’s comprehensive SSC sustainment programs upon procurement of the craft, thereby receiving hands-on field support and training in-country, spares and parts replacement, and configuration management to significantly reduce the lifetime maintenance cost of the craft.
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