Seeking to expand the operational capabilities of its amphibious platforms, the United States Navy has suggested the addition of a dual purpose littoral/riverine patrol craft capable of significant personnel and cargo insertion. Operations from amphibious platforms are typically limited to air cushion (LCAC) and displacement landing craft (LCU). These support craft have significant personnel lift capabilities, but they are limited to operation from within the well decks of the amphibious ships. Additionally, neither craft possesses the necessary characteristics for patrol and interdiction missions. This paper suggests a preliminary design for a 'Very Versatile Vessel' (VVV) capable of both davit and well deck deployment, with the ability to support amphibious and riverine operation. This report will address the operational and technical aspects of this design requiring additional investigation.


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    Titel :

    Very Versatile Vessel


    Beteiligte:
    T. Braun (Autor:in) / J. Grimes (Autor:in) / N. Gregory (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2009


    Format / Umfang :

    47 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch