The alluminium alloy vessel is capable of deploying a complete battalion of up to 970 troops and 550t of additional units such as vehicles and equipment in a single load. Image courtesy of US Marine Corps, Lance Cpl Thomas D Hudzinski.
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Westpac Express (HSV-4676) is a 101m-long aluminium high-speed vessel (HSV). -
The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel has been in operation with the US... -
AH-1W Cobra Attack Helicopter from HMA/L 369 off-loaded from the HSV Westpac... -
US Marine Corps cargo getting unloaded from the High Speed Vessel Westpac... -
The alluminium alloy vessel is capable of deploying a complete battalion of...
