PROPULSION CHARACTERISTICS OBTAINED WITH VERTICAL AXIS PROPELLERS FOR LCU (A) REPRESENTED BY MODEL 4952,

Abstract

Propulsion tests, including investigation of bollard pull capabilities, were conducted on Model 4952 representing the Utility Landing Craft, Assault LCU(A) FY 1963. The craft is propelled by two vertical axis propellers with an installed horsepower of 680. As a result of the poor propeller performance due to air drawing in the bollard pull astern tests, it is recommended that the stern lines be altered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0434581

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  • Mary C. Dickerson

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Engineering
  • Horsepower
  • Landing Craft
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Power
  • Propellers
  • Propulsion Systems

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