major assemblies and components and their functions
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
within the design and operation of the craft control
Just as its name implies, the steering control system
system.
allows the operator to steer the craft from the LCAC
Rudder Control System
control station module. The steering control system is
composed of both the rudder control system and the bow
The function of the rudder
control system is to
thruster control system and the associated operational
provide the capability for turning
power at the stern of
controls, as shown in the shaded areas of figure 7-3. In
the craft. Figure 7-4 shows the
basic configuration of
the rudder control system. (Study
and compare figs. 7-1
the following paragraphs, we will briefly describe the
Figure 7-3.--Steering control station.
Figure 7-4.--Physical arrangement of the rudder control system.
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