Liberty Lifter
Abstract
The Liberty Lifter program is designing and demonstrating a runway independent, large payload, survivable aircraft capable of extended on-water operations and flight both in and out of ground effect. Critical to an effective aircraft of this type is a robust sea plane capability to operate in high sea states as well as an innovative manufacturing approach that dramatically reduces vehicle acquisition costs. The vehicle is anticipated to be survivable against peer threats due to the combination of extremely low altitude operations and speeds significantly higher than ships. The ability to deploy amphibious cargo while on the water will minimize exposure time and enable a wide variety of mission capabilities in the maritime and air domains. The Liberty Lifter program is envisioned to transition a full-scale technology demonstrator to military service partners for continued testing and development activities. The Liberty Lifter program is building upon technologies developed in the Advanced Aeronautics and Space Technologies program budgeted in PE 0602702E, Project TT-07.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 8badc67de15fb20d329cceaac77656a5