https://arkies2.co.uk/2026/11/07/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-worlds-largest-military-air/Arkies Naval News and Photosen-gb2026-11-07T16:55:19+00:00HS 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.https://arkies2.co.uk/2026/11/07/not-quite-ready-for-the-scrapyard-yet-ex-hms-albion-being-cold-moved-back-from-south-yard-to-weston-mill-lake-in-devonport-yesterday/Arkies Naval News and Photosen-gb2026-11-07T16:32:09+00:00Not quite ready for the scrapyard yet… ex-HMS Albion, being cold moved back from South Yard to Weston Mill Lake in Devonport yesterday.