The Vosper Thornycroft Group Shipbuilding Division (VTGSD),

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Abstract:

The Vosper Thornycroft Shipbuilding Division is the only shipyard in the world to own and man a cavitation tunnel for its own use. The firm specializes in fast, gas-turbine powered patrol craft and frigates primarily for export but also for the Royal Navy. It is endeavoring to enter the Hovercraft market with its VT-1 completed in 1969 now undergoing reliability trials. Author

Author(s):
Mandel, Philip
Author Organization(s):
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ONRL-R-24-70
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FRIGATES, *PATROL CRAFT, CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, GROUND EFFECT MACHINES, CAVITATION, TEST FACILITIES, GAS TURBINES, UNITED KINGDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Effect Vehicles and Amphibious Vehicles
Report Date:
1970 May 05