An air cushion mobile heavy lift platform concept was proposed to augment existing Naval heavy lift capabilities. This concept was studied in view of current air cushion vehicle technology. Capabilities missions and logistics were defined in terms of a pontoon air lift (PAL) system. The system would consist of a skirt system, power system and pontoon platform. The system was found to be feasible and could be synthesized using off-the-shelf material. (Author)
Air Cushion Heavy Lift Pontoon
1970
57 pages
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English