French EDAR versus traditional landing craft

Is the French EDAR landing craft better than a traditional landing craft?

EDAR offers speed and range in suitable conditions, while conventional landing craft are cheaper and usable across a broader range of sea conditions.

The catamaran-style EDAR offers high speed when weather and operating conditions permit. The quoted figures are a theoretical maximum of 30 knots and a range of 1,000 nautical miles at 15 knots. Those capabilities make it attractive for operations in areas such as the Mediterranean, but it costs more than a traditional landing craft and has a narrower operating envelope. Conventional craft remain useful because they are cheap and can launch and work across many sea conditions. Hovercraft can reach more landing sites but also face sea-state restrictions, so each type involves a different compromise.