Post by ferryfast admin on Feb 9, 2009 12:03:28 GMT -5
AUSTAL SKETCH
JHSV Design Details Revealed
Austal reveals new details on its Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) - the US Department of Defence's next generation multi-use platform.
Web: www.austal.com/index.cfm?objectID=6B42CC62-65BF-EBC1-2E3E308BACC92365
The JHSV is capable of transporting troops and their equipment, supporting humanitarian relief efforts, operating in shallow waters and reaching speeds in excess of 35 knots fully loaded. The vessels will be a joint-use platform between the United States Army and Navy.
Client: US Department of Defence
Hull Number:
Hull Type: Catamaran
This delivery is a work in progress.
Length: 103 metre
Speed: More than 35 knots
Draft : 3.8m. Superior Draft for Austere Port Access
Range : 1200nm at 35knots
Payload : 635MT
Crew Accommodations : Embarked troop berthing for 150 troops and airline style seating for 312 Troops at 5.25 ft seating pitch
Aviation Capability : CH-53E capable flight deck
Loading Ramp : Proven Austere Loading Ramp Arrangement. Supports M1A2 Abrams tanks
Mission Deck : Open Unobstructed Mission Deck. Usable Cargo Area of more than 1800 m2 (Clear height of 4.75 m and turning diameter of 26.21 m)
Fuel Consumption : Superior Fuel Efficiency to reduce operating costs. Proven MTU 8000 engines as used on LCS and Hawaii Superferry
Motion Control : Superior Motion Characteristics. Active motion control system with 4 control surfaces