Approach to Joining Multiple Displacement Hulls Together To Increase Speed Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-048 Topic Title: Approach to Joining Multiple Displacement Hulls Together To Increase Speed Proposal No.: N051-048-0761 Firm: Maritime Applied Physics Corporation 1850 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21226 Contact: Justin Harper Phone: (443) 524-3330 Web Site: www.mapcorp.com Abstract: Maritime Applied Physics Corporation (MAPC) herein proposes to research the feasibility of hull form modifications for the LCU 1600 class landing craft to improve top speed, and to complete a concept design of the best solution. The primary goals are to increase speed while still maintaining as much of the endurance, seakeeping capability, cargo capacity, and affordability of the LCU 1600-class landing craft as possible. Benefits: Increase speed while still maintaining as much of the endurance, seakeeping capability, cargo capacity, and affordability of the LCU 1600-class landing craft as possible. Return