Covert, High-Speed Attack and Reconnaissance Craft (CHARC)
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JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY - MARCH 03, 2004
CHARC attack concept armed to the teeth
Covert High-speed Attack and Reconnaissance Craft (CHARC - pronounced 'shark') (Source: Lockheed Martin)
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now all we need are to fit weapons-carrying mechanical arms on that thingy to complete the look
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reminds me of dat stupid 'goliath' look-alike robot thingy from robocop....
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are you referring to the ED-209?
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yeaOriginally posted by Groovee:reminds me of dat stupid 'goliath' look-alike robot thingy from robocop.... -
I am doubtful of the practicality of the height of the vehicle.Since the vehicle is to be used for covert misssions wouldn't the tall height make it more vulnerable to radar or even optical sensors? And i don't see how the height can help in the excecution of covert missions.
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I think the two sponsons/legs-thingies are meant to be submerged underwater, leaving only the cockpit thingy above the surface.
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Judging by the scale of the canopy with respect to the understanding that the cockpit houses a maximum of 3, and also assuming that the concept is of a hybrid surface effects/hydrofoil configuration, it appears that the ship will be comparable in height above surface with a small to medium sized yacht. This gives ample 'high-ground' for surveying the horizon, since it is a recce craft.Originally posted by tankee1981:I am doubtful of the practicality of the height of the vehicle.Since the vehicle is to be used for covert misssions wouldn't the tall height make it more vulnerable to radar or even optical sensors? And i don't see how the height can help in the excecution of covert missions.
The height of the crew compartment as shown is also practical for immediate boarding in high seas, as it allows boarding party to just jump off from the craft onto the decks of supposedly most likely craft employed for dubious purposes, e.g. dhows, speedboat, trawler, sampans etc
Providing an aircraft-like cockpit allows the use of a single-piece canopy for improved situational awareness ahead and to the flanks of the craft, while ensuring low resistance to wind effects during high-speed cruising chases.
The nose-mounted cannon is interesting but not sure how the gun control system could work against disturbances from high acceleration buffeting during speed chases as well as low frequency, high amplitude peaks and troughs from tidal effects when boat is stationary -
looks like the gun has been dropped out from some sort of housing....much like the RAH-66?Originally posted by panzerjager:Judging by the scale of the canopy with respect to the understanding that the cockpit houses a maximum of 3, and also assuming that the concept is of a hybrid surface effects/hydrofoil configuration, it appears that the ship will be comparable in height above surface with a small to medium sized yacht. This gives ample 'high-ground' for surveying the horizon, since it is a recce craft.
The height of the crew compartment as shown is also practical for immediate boarding in high seas, as it allows boarding party to just jump off from the craft onto the decks of supposedly most likely craft employed for dubious purposes, e.g. dhows, speedboat, trawler, sampans etc
Providing an aircraft-like cockpit allows the use of a single-piece canopy for improved situational awareness ahead and to the flanks of the craft, while ensuring low resistance to wind effects during high-speed cruising chases.
The nose-mounted cannon is interesting but not sure how the gun control system could work against disturbances from high acceleration buffeting during speed chases as well as low frequency, high amplitude peaks and troughs from tidal effects when boat is stationary