STUDY OF AN ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED, HIGH-SPEED, AIR-CUSHION AMPHIBIAN.

Abstract

The report covers a study on an electrically propelled air-cushion amphibian capable of moving a 20-ton container and/or bulk cargo. The combination of wheel traction and air-cushion lift gives this amphibian unique capabilities. These capabilities include: High water and land speed; cross-country mobility; east positioning; equal load distribution over the whole length of the vehicle, thus permitting crossing of bridges that would otherwise require strengthening or rebuilding; independent four-wheel drive for maximum vehicle control on land. The purpose of the report is to point out that electric propulsion can be readily adapted to special propulsion systems and requirements even under circumstances where other propulsion systems would not be practical anymore. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0691724

Entities

People

  • Dietrich J. Roesler

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibians
  • Bridges
  • Bulk Cargo
  • Cargo
  • Containers
  • Crossings
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Load Distribution
  • Mobility
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Traction

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design