Textron Ship-to-Shore Connector

Navigating the world’s shorelines just got easier with the Ship-to-Shore Connector(SSC). The SSC is the next generation of the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), providing a modernized means for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to reach the world’s shorelines for the next 30 years. These craft will offer increased reliability and maintainability, as well as meet requirements of increased payload and availability.

Features & Benefits

Powerful engines with exceptional fuel efficiency

Enclosed personnel transport module that can hold up to 145 combat-equipped Marines

Corrosion-resistant aluminum increases availability and lowers life cycle maintenance costs

Skirt designed to reduce drag and craft weight

Advancing Technology To Modernize The Force

A Program of Record for 72 fleet assets, the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) will significantly enhance the capability of the Navy and Marine Corps teams to execute a broad spectrum of missions, from humanitarian assistance and disaster response to multidimensional amphibious assault. From sea to shore, the SSC will operate independent of tides, water depth, underwater obstacles or beach gradient.