OBSERVATIONS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF TUCUMCARI (PGH-2) IN U.S. COAST GUARD MISSION ORIENTED TRIALS

The report presents and discusses the observations and data recorded by Center for Naval Analyses observers during the conduct of trials by the U.S. Coast Guard of the U.S. Navy's TUCUMCARI (PGH-2) hydrofoil craft. The primary objectives of these trials were to demonstrate the capabilities and effectiveness of hydrofoil craft in undertaking selected Coast Guard missions. (Author)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also report AD-754917, MRIS #044619, Vol. 8, Section 18.
• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Naval Analyses

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• Authors:
  • Mitchell, T R
  • Donnelly, J P
  • Nevendorffer, J A
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 63 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoil boats; Performance; Seakeeping; Ship trials
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrofoil craft; Hydrofoil performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00052231
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-C6-21,941-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1974 12:00AM