i need it for my thesis for some adaptive reuse on the air craft carrier and convert it into a research center for disaster relief. Thanks!
2007-08-02 04:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by teeyau 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The dude isn't talking about a current aircraft carrier. He is talking about re-use of an old mothball scow.
I think this is a great idea. One of the issues you need to keep in mind that is very significant is the upkeep/maintenance of big boat like this. This is why ships get scrapped. They start costing too much to keep floating. But do the math and let us know!
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/SHIP_CVN-21_Enhancements_lg.jpg
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midway/specifications.html
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midway/specs02b.jpg
http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwaymemorabilia/memory85b.jpg
I think your best bet would be an amphibious assault ship though. You have helo pad for life-flight, boat launches, etc. and it isn't so huge!
2007-08-02 06:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by Drewpie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, an interesting thesis... the flight deck, large storage for food and water and rescue equipment, a small hospital, and a strong power-source.
Honestly, to find COMPLETE drawings you'd have to go to the Department of Defense for the country in question. The US DoD would require security clearance for such access.
There are only a few US carriers that are conventionally powered and could be converted to civilian use (My old boat the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) among them).
There are a number of open-source books that would give you a ROUGH idea of the layout... but there obviously secrets that we can't just hand out to the world.
Another viable thought is use of older oil-tankers.... the US Navy converted two into our hospital ships - USS Mercy and USS Hope.
Good Luck
2007-08-02 11:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errm, to be honest unless you've got military security clearance i doubt very much you'd be able to get complete plans. However, Jane's defence organisation (google it) has the most complete information for many types of vessels and aircraft, i suspect this would be a very good starting point.
2007-08-02 11:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drawings are available in Friedman's book on design history of aircraft carriers complete with power ratings of generators and engines and fuel capacities.
2007-08-02 17:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a GOOD detailed plastic model--the plans are often in that box--and lots of info. At least try this out
2007-08-02 20:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋