Vigor begins production of new-generation Army landing craft

Vigor has started low initial rate production on the Maneuver Support Vessel Light, the Army's next-generation 117'x28' landing craft. Vigor photo.

The MSV(L) is propelled by three waterjets, with a laden speed of 21 knots and cargo capacity up to 82 tons including Army main battle tanks. Vigor image.

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Shipbuilder Vigor has begun low rate initial production (LRIP) on the Maneuver Support Vehicle (Light)(MSV(L)) vessel at its facility in Vancouver, Wash. The new generation 117’x28’ U.S. Army landing craft is replacing the Landing Craft Mechanized 8 (LCM-8), a design that now dates back decades to the Vietnam War era of the 1960s-70s. Vigor, a Titan company, completed and launched the prototype vessel, SSG Elroy F. Wells, in 2022. The next phase of the $1 billion contract will employ more than 180 skilled workers to support the project over the next five years, according to Vigor officials. Go to this link to read the full article published by WorkBoat https://www.workboat.com/government/vigor-begins-production-of-new-generation-army-landing-craft?