The SKMR-1 Research Hydroskimmer Program

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Stark, Capt. R. E., author.

Conference Name:

National Aero-Nautical Meeting

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1963

Summary:

The Bureau of Ships is actively engaged in a research and development program aimed at producing large ocean-going craft incorporating the air cushion vehicle principle. The SKMR-1, a 25 ton research hydroskimmer, is a significant part of this overall program.The mission of the SKMR-1 is twofold: to provide a research and development craft capable of determining specification requirements for future designs, and to evaluate the concept for military use.The SKMR-1 design is described in detail. The progress of the craft is traced through the production phase. Finally, the extensive Bureau of Ships trial and demonstration program is discussed

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Publisher Number:

630218

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license