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Topping Models USMC LVH X1 Amphibious Assault Landing Craft Hydrofoil Display

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This model measures approx. 14.5″ long and 4 1/8″ wide. The model sits on two metal pillars on wooden display base, 22″ x 8″. This vehicle was produced for the US Marine Corps in 1963 by the Lycoming Division of AVCO Corporation, it was equipped with a 1225 hp Lycoming TF1460BIA Gas Turbine and could… (read more)

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Rare Vintage c. 1963 USMC LVH X-1 Assault HYDROFOIL Display Model by TOPPING

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RARE Original Vintage c. Rare Lycoming – AVCO experimental prototype (truck – hydrofoil combination). Due to the estimated construction expense, the US Marine Corps never ordered these special landing vehicles, so they were never put into production —-only 2 experimental prototypes were ever built. This solid metal model weighs 8.5 lbs. And measures 14.5 long…. (read more)

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