20-Ton Wheeled Air Cushion Lighter Conceptual Design.
Abstract
The objectives of this project was to perform the concept formulation of a new U.S. Army Lighter of 20-long ton capacity which could transport a MILVAN container and palletized cargo from container ships stationed offshore to shore and inland with a minimum smooth water speed of 15 knots. The design aimed at high reliability and maximum use of commercially available components. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0735667
Entities
People
- I. Robert Ehrlich
- Irmin O. Kamm
- Naresh M. Maniar
- Samuel Tsui
- Stephen Halpern