Personnel Transport Module (PTM) for Landing Craft Air Cushion (Navy)
Abstract
A successful project will provide the Department of the Navy a personnel transport module (PTM) for use aboard the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). The PTM, constructed of a light weight yet durable composite material, will enable the Navy to deploy up to 180 seated combat-ready Marines or 54 litter-borne medical evacuees in a single LCAC sortie. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated are: (1) resolution of the severe deficiencies of the current design, including reduced assembly time and improved ventilation to increase habitability and usage; (2) delivery of a PTM that provides increased durability and reduced corrosion to reduce maintenance and life cycle costs; and (3) avoids RDT&E, Operations and Support, manufacturing and procurement costs of over $14.085 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- e80ba2c1fa98f5e9a030ab8ccb8b3910