BOEING'S HYDROFOIL PROGRAMS

The hydrofoil construction programs, both military and commercial, being undertaken by the Boeing Aerospace Company of Seattle, Washington, are described. Background information of the first U.S. Navy hydrofoil to utilize waterjets instead of conventional propellers, the TUCUMCARI, including components of the power plant, is given. Discussion of the new Boeing Jetfoil follows, and dimensions, propulsion concept, and machinery installation are described. The Jetfoil's Automatic Control System (ACS) is also described and its capabilities given. The military construction program is also described, with elements of the propulsion system and control system of the Patrol Hydrofoil Missile Ship (PHM) fully discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Diesel Engines Incorporated

  11225 West Bluemound Road, Box 7406
  Milwaukee, WI  United States  53213
• Authors:
  • Krantz, R
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. S8-S11
• Serial:
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine Progress
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed craft; Hydrofoil boats; Hydrofoils; Marine transit; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrofoil craft; Hydrofoil propulsion machinery
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054150
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Report/Paper Numbers: Supplement
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1978 12:00AM