Accession Number:

ADA065569

Title:

Master Test Plan for the Feasibility Testing of an LVA Aluminum Track (A-Track).

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DEPT

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1978-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this test is to provide data and information for determining the feasibility of including a track of lightweight design as part of the design considerations for the development of the U.S. Marine Corps LVA amphibious vehicle. Author

Descriptors:

• *AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
• *LANDING CRAFT
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• IMPACT TESTS
• TEST METHODS
• FORGING
• MAINTAINABILITY
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• ALUMINUM
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• TRACKED VEHICLES
• MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS
• TRACKS

Subject Categories:

• Surface Effect Vehicles and Amphibious Vehicles
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE