The Power-Augmented-Ram Landing Craft Concept

Abstract

The Power-Augmented-Ram Landing Craft (PARLC) concept, combining surface effect ship and power-augmented-ram technology into one vehicle, was formulated in early FY-79. This report summarizes the analytical studies and model tests of the PARLC to date. These investigations show the PARLC is capable of transiting a 100-nm distance from ship to shore at speeds in excess of 90 knots while carrying a 240,000-lb payload.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085870

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Fred H. Krause

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Flight
  • Free Flight
  • Free Flight Models
  • Landing Craft
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Motion Sickness
  • Planing Surfaces
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Surface Effect Ships
  • Transport Ships
  • Trim Angle
  • Trim Tabs
  • Vehicles
  • Water

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design