amphibious transport

Dual-terrain military craft

An amphibious transport is a naval vessel designed to carry troops, equipment, and landing craft for military operations that move from sea to shore.

These ships deploy forces directly onto beaches or coastal areas: The amphibious transport launched its landing craft at dawn.

The term encompasses various vessel types, from small assault ships to large helicopter carriers.

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duck boat · tidal flats · wetlands · swamp buggy · coastal zones · storm surge · troop carrier · water taxi · island chains · shore leave · estuaries · mangroves · propulsion system · marshland · ship-to-shore · beach landing

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terrain capability

amphibious transportwatercraft

Vehicle for aquatic travel

ship · boat · truck · tank · rail transport

operational environment

amphibious transportsubmarine

Underwater naval craft

aircraft · helicopter · watercraft · deep-sea vessel · wheeled vehicle

Family

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