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Maglev System Concept Definition: Final Report - Volume I

Document Series:
Other Reports
Author:
  • Bechtel Corporation
Report Number
DTFR 53-92-C-00003
Office
RRD
Subject:
Maglev
Keywords:
Railroad Technology, Railroad Research, R&D
Document
1992_MAGLEV SYSTEM CONCEPT DEFINITION FINAL REPORT V 1.PDF (30.22 MB)

This section discusses the baseline vehicle design and tradeoffs that were made during concept development. Figure Cl-1 is a complete general arrangement drawing of the vehicle. Also included in this section is the Baseline Vehicle Specification Sheet which details all major vehicle parameters that may be useful in discussions relating to the Bechtel concept.


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Last updated: Wednesday, September 30, 1992