Systems Analysis of Amphibious Landing Craft: A Comparison of Landing Craft and Helicopter Performance in Amphibious Assaults.

摘要

The report compares the relative performance of helicopters and landing craft in amphibious assault operations, based on the results of a number of detailed simulations of amphibious operations, using various combinations of ships, helicopters, landing craft and operating modes in the mid-range time period (to 1985). Two different forces were used in the analysis--one a Marine Amphibious Force (MAF) including all its usual heavy vehicles and equipment, and the other a specially devised helicopter-liftable force (HLF) of lower strength and lighter equipment. A description of the GAMUT model is included. (Author)