High-speed military amphibian skims the waves using Surface Effect
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Textron is developing a remarkable new Surface Effect amphibious transport for the US Navy and Marines. It can carry 50 tonnes of cargo, skims the waves at 50+ knots (57+ mph, 92+ km/h), and operates in water just four feet (1.2 m) deep.
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Original Title: High-speed military amphibian skims the waves using Surface Effect | Textron is developing a remarkable new Surface Effect amphibious transport for the US Navy and Marines. It can carry 50 tons of cargo, skims the waves at 50+ knots, and operates in water just four feet deep.