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.


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    Title :

    Turbine-powered LVHX-1 -- Marine corps hydrofoil amphibian


    Additional title:

    Diesel Gas Engine Progress


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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