STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The SEAWOLF
is an aircraft of conventional riveted aluminum construction with particular
attention paid to its role as a boat-hulled amphibian. It has a watertight hull designed to operate
efficiently in the air as well as in the water. In essence, it is aerodynamically and hydrodynamically
efficient. In the sealed hull there are
five (5) separate watertight compartments constructed of heavy gauge aluminum
skins and bulkheads for strength. This
28-foot (8.6 meter) boat is capable of withstanding countless landings in open
water at speeds of 50 to 60 knots.
The
strakes on the bottom of the hull add strength, facilitate transition from
displacement to the step and enhance maneuverability while step-taxiing. The deep "V" of the hull allows
the SEAWOLF to operate effectively
in rough water...
...THE HULL CUTS
THROUGH WAVES AND CHOP.
ENGINE:
The power plant for the SEAWOLF is the proven 6-cylinder AVCO Lycoming engine. This same engine has proven its reliability
through many years of use in other general aviation aircraft.
PROPELLER:
The Lycoming engine drives a 76-inch Hartzell 3-blade,
Q-tip constant speed propeller.
This
engine/prop combination is mounted on a pylon above the fuselage in a
pusher-type configuration. Aside from
the inherent efficiency of a pusher-prop, this configuration keeps the
propeller away from the abrasive dust and water. It also provides unobstructed airflow over the tail surfaces
providing more effective water and ground maneuverability.
CABIN CONFIGURATION
The
cabin configuration of the SEAWOLF
is designed to be adaptable to a multitude of roles. There are approximately three (3) square meters of floor space,
including baggage area, behind the pilot's position. Entry to the cabin is through right and left canopy doors and a
large cargo door on the right. When the
right canopy door and the adjacent cargo door are both open, loading of large
objects is easily facilitated through the spacious clear span opening.
Visibility from inside the cabin is excellent in all flight regimes. The mid-wing is aft of the cabin. This design allows unobstructed views from all windows in the cabin even when the aircraft is in a turn. Other configurations include Radar Console Installations, a variety of Air Ambulance arrangements, and of course, a generous amount of room for Cargo and Logistical Support Missions. The interior is designed to be quickly and efficiently changed to meet the full range of mission requirements.
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