LVTs (Amtraks)

[Dr. Pierre Chang]

I suggested it in another thread about landing craft and decided it would be good to have a separate thread. Instead of the standard Higgins boat style landing craft, it would be much better to use LVTs that could land on the beach and continue inland functioning as an APC. There were a number of variants including those with tank turrets, which can be seen in the background of the following video. With earlier models, troops exited the vehicle by jumping over the side, but later models had a ramp at the rear of the vehicle.

Of course I had to go to The Pacific for this footage, but you can kind of see what I am going for:

YouTube - The Pacific - Peleliu Beach Landing Scene *HD Quality*

Here's a video from a pretty crappy documentary, but it serves its purposes:

YouTube - LVT 4 Alligator

 

[Extension7]

Thats way better than landing craft IMO. Be really slow, and maybe some versions with out the MG, but I like the idea.

Me gusta en LVT

 

[coolmu9]

i agree with you the LVTs would be better then a Higgins boat

 

[Marine Rifleman]

make sure it has a Ma Deuce mounted too

 

[Marine Rifleman]

Id love to see a well modded Stuart tank in this mod atleast

 

[-[SiN]-bswearer]

LVTs would be swweeeeeeeeeeet!

two thumbs up :IS2:

 

[S/Sgt. Raider]

I suggested it in another thread about landing craft and decided it would be good to have a separate thread. Instead of the standard Higgins boat style landing craft, it would be much better to use LVTs that could land on the beach and continue inland functioning as an APC. There were a number of variants including those with tank turrets, which can be seen in the background of the following video. With earlier models, troops exited the vehicle by jumping over the side, but later models had a ramp at the rear of the vehicle.

Neato, good vids, and I agree. And I disagree with taking off the MGs, as they will need some sort of support against infantry. Unless popping up from the transport to aim and fire at targets will be implemented.