Preliminary study of transoceanic surface effect ship (SES) (GEM) is made to evaluate its commercial feasibility; ship specifications of operating height and speed are determined for ocean environment, and range of sizes is considered to define power requirements; powerplant weight is critical factor; study concludes that construction of nuclear-powered SES is feasible using present technology; further development of nuclear power-plant would result in competitive ship.


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    Title :

    Nuclear-powered surface effect ships design problems


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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    Nuclear powered surface effect ships design problems

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