ANVCE Point Design Report for SES 3 31 Dec 76(0123)
This report describes the point design for a 3600 long ton (35.87 M ton 3657 metric ton), waterjet propelled, medium air capable Surface Effect Ship (SES) that meets the ANCVE "far term" requirements. The SES-3 point design is a combatant SES that is a logical progressioin form today's technology.
The SES-3 point design is described in overall terms of General Detection, Vehicle Performance, Maneuvering, Range, Payload, Weights, Volumes, Stability, Geometric-Form, and Ride Quality. Subsystems further described are Structures; Propulsion; Electical; Command, Control, and Communications; Auxiliary; Outfitting and Furnishing; and Combat Systems. The report also includes sections addressing Logistic Considerations; Survivability and Vulnerability; and Technical Risk.
The SES-3 point design is shown to be a cost-effective, minimum risk and high performance means of satisfying ANVCE requirements. An alternate point design utilizing semi-submerged, supercavitating propellers is also described in an Appendix to the report.