Sea-Based Airborne Assault - A New Mission for the Navy

reportActive / Technical Report | Accesssion Number: AD0761191 | Open PDF

Abstract:

A new mission for aircraft carriers is proposed. The mission is to provide mobile bases from which to operate transport aircraft capable of landing troops and equipment at inland points where a threat requiring immediate discriminating response may exist. Mission requirements are examined, and capability estimates are derived from predictable aircraft technology. It is concluded that the mission is feasible.

Author(s):
Arnold, Robert D. ; Depoy, Phil E. ; St. Denis, Manley
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Funding Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA, ALEXANDRIA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Interim Report
Publication Date:
1962 Jun 29
Pagination:
74

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Communities of Interest:
Descriptor(s):
aircrafts, tilt wings, airframes, aircraft carriers, aircraft equipment, carrier based aircraft, short takeoff aircraft, united states, warfare, sea level, transport aircraft, altitude, combat forces, helicopters, reaction time, sea based, standards
Update Date:
2023 Oct 31