LCVP

The LCVP, or Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel, was an American assault boat that saw widespread use in both European and Pacific theatres. It was famous for its ability to transport an entire platoon of troops from ship to shore, and extricate itself without being beached. It appears in Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 1943.

Battlefield 1942
The LCVP is a naval craft featured in Battlefield 1942 and is used by the United States Marine Corps. it can transport up to six people in slots and a few more if they jump in the boat manually which can cause visual glitches. there is a seat for the driver and the gunner with the M2 Browning. infront of them are another four slots for infantry. The craft's sole purpose is transportation of troops to the land so no damage is done to the vessels upon touching the land. the driver has to manually open the front doors to release the troops inside it. The vessel's armour is weak and the machine gun is only anti-infantry so the LCVP craft isn't suitable for engaging in naval combat.

Battlefield 1943
TheLCVP features heavily in Battlefield 1943, being present on Wake Island and Iwo Jima, where they are key to the USMC's battle. There are always 4 LCVPs attached to the USMC Carrier, and mount 2 .30 calibre M1919 machine guns, as well as having space for 3 passengers and a driver as well as the 2 gunners. The LCVP can also be found on Wake Island when the USMC controls the Airfield flag, and can be useful for flanking attacks or reinforcing positions. Unlike in Battlefield 1942 the players can't enter the boat manually(without 'hopping in') and the driver does not need to open the doors upon reaching the land or objective.

Note: the LCVP is also used by the Imperial Japanese Navy instead of the Daihatsu Transport Boat. The reasons are unknown, although it could be the balance issues or size issues.