Notes on new amphibious assault support vehicle under test by Lycoming Div of Avco Corp, Connecticut; designated as LVHXI, it utilizes fully submerged, flap controlled hydrofoils and is powered by Lycoming TF 1460 marine turbine engine of 1200 shp; LVHXI is designed to achieve foil-borne speeds of 35 knots in state-three sea with five ton payload; maximum overland speed is in excess of 40 mph; retractable wheels with tubeless tires are fitted; diagrams show design features.
New U.S. marine corps hydrofoil
Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 4 , n 2
1964
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Turbine-powered LVHX-1 -- Marine corps hydrofoil amphibian
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965