several classes of landing craft used by the Allies to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches during World War II.

(military, nautical) an amphibious assault water vessel designed to transport a tank across water to directly onto shore, where the tank may roll off the vessel onto the shore, while under enemy fire.

a class of air-cushioned landing craft (hovercraft) used by the United States Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

A Landing Craft Utility is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore.

The landing craft mechanized is a landing craft designed for carrying vehicles.

The Serna class, Russian designation Project 11770, is a class of air cavity system landing craft constructed for the Russian Navy.

An air-cushioned landing craft, also called an LCAC (landing craft, air cushioned), is a modern variation on the amphibious landing boat.

a landing craft used extensively in World War II.