14.07.2014, 22:59
Ein neues Landungsfahrzeug des USMC, dass evtl. die LCACs der Marines ablösen wird, wurde getestet. Es handelt sich indessen um einen recht seltsam anmutendes Fahrzeug namens "Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector" (UHAC). Dieses Monster - die Videoaufzeichnung (befindet sich im Link) zeigt einen Prototyp, der nur etwa 50% der Größe des geplanten Fahrzeuges hat - soll maximal bis zu 190 Tonnen anlanden können (LCACs: bis ca. 70 Tonnen).
Schneemann.
Zitat:UHAC: Marines' amphibious craft propels, paddles in prototype trial<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/uhac-marines-amphibious-craft-propels-paddles-in-prototype-trial-1.293168">http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/uha ... l-1.293168</a><!-- m -->
BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii — Make way for a new military acronym. Make way for the UHAC. That stands for Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector, and you’re sure to see it coming.
The contraption moves over land with two tank-like tracks that enable it to climb over rugged terrain but also provide buoyancy at sea. Its movement is kind of a cross between a caterpillar worm and a belly of a snake. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, which is overseeing its development, demonstrated a half-size prototype Friday on beach adjoining the Air Force station on the east side of Oahu — although this junior version still weighs in at 38 tons. [...] The prototype stands about 18 feet high, but the final version is expected to maintain a lower profile, without the elevated “cab” the prototype has, Killea said. Killea said the prototype tops out at about 5 mph on the water. The full-size version is expected to move about 25 mph at top speed, he said.
Schneemann.