THE U. S. NAVY HYDROFOIL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

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Abstract:

The current status of technology relating to the design of military hydrofoil craft and major craft subsystems is reviewed. Major subsystems covered include struts and foils, hull, ship control, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery. Background information, characteristics, operational experience, and future plans for U. S. Navy hydrofoil craft are also given. Author

Author(s):
Ellsworth, William M.
Author Organization(s):
DAVID TAYLOR MODEL BASIN WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Status rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Presented at AIAA/SNAME Advance Marine Vehicles meeting, Norfolk, Va., 22-24 May 67, AIAA Paper-67-351.
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HYDROFOIL CRAFT, HYDRODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS, PATROL CRAFT, HYDROFOILS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, RELIABILITY, STABILITY, GAS TURBINES, CONFIGURATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
AGEH 1 VESSEL, PC(H) 1 HYDROFOIL CRAFT, PGH 1 VESSEL, PGH 2 VESSEL
Report Date:
1966 Jan 01