Gas turbine powered landing force amphibious support vehicle can "fly" on hydrofoils at 35 knots or ride on roads at 45 mph; Lycoming TF-1460 free turbine has 5 stage axial and single-stage centrifugal compressors to develop 1000 shp or more; hydraulic drive and Woodward governor adjust height of hydrofoils.
Turbine-powered LVHX-1 -- Marine corps hydrofoil amphibian
Diesel Gas Engine Progress
Diesel and Gas Engine Progress ; 31 , n 2
1965
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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