It is noted spearhead of Hovercraft development at present is high-speed marine passenger/car ferry; marine Hovercraft is discussed with reference to development of air cushion suspension system, operational control, and propulsion; tracked Hovercraft is considered in relation to passenger comfort, control, safety, and propulsion; this is specialized air cushion vehicle designed for operating at high speed on elevated concrete track; it consists of streamlined body, rather like aircraft fuselage, supported by one or more lift pads operating with very small air clearance.
Civil hovercraft development programme
Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 4 , n 10 ; p 6-12
1965
7 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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