THE U. S. NAVY HYDROFOIL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

Abstract

The current status of technology relating to the design of military hydrofoil craft and major craft subsystems is reviewed. Major subsystems covered include struts and foils, hull, ship control, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery. Background information, characteristics, operational experience, and future plans for U. S. Navy hydrofoil craft are also given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0685568

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People

  • William M. Ellsworth

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Hydrofoil Craft
  • Hydrofoils
  • Military Hydrofoils
  • Ships
  • Vehicles
  • Watercraft

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