There were 2 items on the Ocean Eagle design that I did NOT see on the DARPA design,...a helicopter pad, and the very dedicated
RIB launch system at the stern. Many years ago when the Coast Guard was looking for design submissions for a new coastal patrol
boat I made suggestions that they consider a
multihull form, more specifically a Lock Crowther
catamaran design. They would have nothing to do with any
multihull designs at that time!
But I do remember that their was one very specific feature they required, and that was the integration of the
RIB launching and recovery system.
I'll see if I can find a
photo of that Crowther design. Ah yes, here it is, and a subject thread I introduced about it
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