The Performance of a Conceptual Multimission Power-Augmented-Ram Wing- In-Ground Effect Vehicle

Abstract

Results of a conceptual design study of a power-augmented-ram wing- in-ground effect vehicle are presented. The vehicle is designed for sea control operations. Four vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft are carried for these operations. Alternative payloads designed for transoceanic transport, strategic deterrence, and theater air defense missions are investigated. Vehicle performance for the various operations is shown to provide a unique military capability assuming reasonable advances in power-augmented-ram wing-in-ground effect technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA051433

Entities

People

  • Basil S. Papadales Jr.
  • David W Taylor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Deterrence
  • Efficiency
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Ground Effect
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Impact Loads
  • Ride Quality
  • Sea Control
  • Ships
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Surface Effect Vehicles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicle Design

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Strategic Security Studies