ANVCE (Advanced Naval Vehicles Concept Evaluation) LSES Design Summary Report ("Near Term") 15 Nov 76(0122)
The ANCVE program includes development of two 3000-ton SES point designs, "near term" (1980) and "far term" (1990). The point designs will be utilized to establish cost effectiveness, comparisons, risk assessments, and military worth. This report presents the results of the "near-term" design. The point design is a weaponized test ship, and concept that is a step toward a new class of fully combatant SESs and that is a logical progression from today's technology. The SES point design is described in overall terms of General Description, Vehicle Performance, Maneuvering, Range, Payload, Weights, Volumes, Stability, geometric form, and ride quality. The report also includes sections addressing logistics considerations; Survivability and Vulnerability; and technical risk.