
HS Ithaca (L 181), a Soviet-designed Zubr-class (Project 1232.2 / NATO reporting name “Pomornik”) air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) operated by the Hellenic Navy. The world’s largest military air-cushioned landing craft (hovercraft). Can carry up to 3 main battle tanks, 8 armoured personnel carriers, or up to 500 troops. Propulsion: Powered by large gas turbine engines driving three massive rear shrouded propellers.
