U.S. Navy LCAC Breaks Alternative Fuel Speed Record
The U.S. Navy set a speed record for a service surface craft using alternative fuel blends during a test this month. A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) amphibious transport boat reached 50 kt. on Dec. 7 using a 50/50 algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76 blend, the Navy reports...
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