America released the "monster" PHOTO/VIDEO

Namely, as reported by the American media, which was then shared on social networks, on August 22, the company "Austal USA" launched its first landing craft (LCU) for the needs of the US Navy.

This American "monster", as rated on social networks and in the comments, was launched at the company's facility in Mobile, Alabama.

As previously reported by the portal interestingengineering.com, this assault ship is called LCU (Landing Craft Utility) 1700 and it is the first of 12 ships under the contract signed with the US Navy, the total value of which is 91.5 million dollars.

That being said, construction of the LCU 1700 will continue well into the next decade.

"LCU is an important program that is critical to supporting expeditionary operations for the Navy and Marine Corps," said Austal USA President Michelle Kruger.

LCUs are carried on amphibious landing ships and deployed ashore, delivering vehicles, cargo and personnel to support Marine and Navy operations.

This floating giant can carry 500 tons, which is more than seven times the load that the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster can carry.

Each 42.3 meter vessel can also carry two M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks.