The Only Way to Really Understand a Hovercraft is to Drive One
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- 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
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?"
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!
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!
Pretty damn cool guys lucky to drive one lol
Another British invention.
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1:07 I love how his voice cracks with excitement. Big boys with big toys!
it didn't crack
@@slonkey3641 my bad... it sounded like it did.
@@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 :-)
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They should rent some LCAC to the Yukon gold miners.
Imagine transport of heavy equipment, easy as a breeze
16000hp isn't cheap to run
@@idgaf5252 I think optimal usage is around 1800lbs per hour...don't quote me on that though.
I always found these things super cool and super terrifying at the same time 😂
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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
Wow, luv it. 😂
Wow Gotta say it's amazing Love it. #GoUsNavy
Is it i-raq or ay-raq?
Well done!!
Brandon!!!! Sure do miss operating these bad boys Nav!
@@justingreen3024 totally agree!!
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