Accession Number:

AD0744051

Title:

Study of a Concept for a Surface Effect Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Aircraft Carrier (SES/CVS).

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON D C COMMITTEE ON UNDERSEA WARFARE

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1972-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

49.0

Abstract:

A report on a study of the feasibility of combining a surface effect ship SES with low take-off and landing-speed aircraft in order to create an antisubmarine warfare ASW aircraft carrier CVS with advanced characteristics. An approach is suggested that would utilize the next generation SES a 2000-ton testcraft and the S-2 aircraft to demonstrate the concept. Author

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
• *ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE
• *GROUND EFFECT MACHINES
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT
• FLIGHT DECKS
• SHIP HULLS
• MISSION PROFILES

Subject Categories:

• Surface Effect Vehicles and Amphibious Vehicles
• Undersea and Antisubmarine Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE