The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) LCAC 114 from Textron Systems on August 28, 2025, after the vessel successfully passed acceptance trials by the Board of Inspection and Survey, confirming it is mission-ready.
LCAC 114 is part of the Navy’s modernization initiative to phase out its legacy Landing Craft Air Cushion fleet and replace it with new-generation connectors optimized for expeditionary operations in high-threat littoral zones.
Designed with the same 92-foot length and 48-foot width as earlier models, LCAC 114 ensures seamless operation with current amphibious assault ships, including the Wasp and America classes.
The craft is powered by Rolls-Royce MT7 engines, adapted from the V-22 Osprey’s AE1107C powerplant, providing better efficiency, higher performance, and lower sustainment costs. Its upgraded C4N (command, control, communications, computers, and navigation) suite, combined with a fly-by-wire control system, improves safety, maneuverability, and crew effectiveness.
