The Only Way to Really Understand a Hovercraft is to Drive One

What’s it like to operate a giant hovercraft? There’s no better person to ask than a U.S. Navy pilot who’s driven the LCAC on tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti.
From the Series: Inside Mighty Machines: Hovercraft bit.ly/2PFfqsW

[@ascetic3312]

Presenter: "It's not everyday you get to pilot a $30M hovercraft." All the Navy personnel around him: "Uh, what the hell do you think we do, dude?"

[@SILVABULLET1]

Smooth on calm seas, but wow, how a rougher sea can compress your back spine when riding in the back VIP seat that has no hydraulic suspension to it like the 3 up front seats do. I rode along with an LCAC Crew, taking U.S. Marines, Trucks & Tanks to San Clamente Island. It was an Awesome and Privileged experience for me that I will never forget. Thank you Assault Craft Unit 5. Hooyah!

[@tomjohnson5597]

Keith Silva have to agree. Got to fly (as the crew referred to it) in one out of Little Creek. Probably the noisiest experience of my life, but truly amazing!

[@keithbeebe4689]

Pretty damn cool guys lucky to drive one lol

[@KostitosConQueso]

1:07 I love how his voice cracks with excitement. Big boys with big toys!

[@slonkey3641]

it didn't crack

[@KostitosConQueso]

@@slonkey3641 my bad... it sounded like it did.

[@Darrylx444]

@@slonkey3641 Yes it did. I noticed it too. Might have been deliberate for dramatic effect, but I would have been that excited myself, I am sure :-)

[@MohsinKhan-nn6xu]

Wow Gotta say it's amazing Love it. #GoUsNavy

[@TradingQuotes]

Wow, luv it. 😂

[@bdatwood76]

Well done!!

[@justingreen3024]

Brandon!!!! Sure do miss operating these bad boys Nav!

[@bdatwood76]

@@justingreen3024 totally agree!!

[@XavierAncarno]

They should rent some LCAC to the Yukon gold miners. Imagine transport of heavy equipment, easy as a breeze

[@idgaf5252]

16000hp isn't cheap to run

[@bdatwood76]

@@idgaf5252 I think optimal usage is around 1800lbs per hour...don't quote me on that though.

[@sphinxrising1129]

Better have some deep pockets if they are on your wish list, as the fuel tank holds over 5,000 gallons, & don't forget regular maintenance & upgrades, lol

[@davidjones6076]

Another British invention.

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