SBIR/STTR Research Award
Advanced Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Award amount
$100,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
1994Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Special Operations Command
- Recipient company
- Merlin Technologies, Inc
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
This proposal develops design details and materials concepts for a Collapsible Rigid Inflatable Boat (C-RIB). The proposal seeks to develop a seaworthy prototype within Phase I budgets and time- frames. A multi-disciplined team approach will develop a lightweight, armored, low observable craft launchable from submarines, aircraft, and surface vessels. Commercial versions are contemplated in collapsible and conventional RIB versions.
Technology keywords
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