The patent application relates to a configuration whereby the skirt of a surface effects vehicle is made up of a plurality of elements which are slanted toward the stern of the vessel. Each element partially rests upon and/or supports the adjacent elements. This configuration reduces skirt drag, cushion leakage, skirt wear, as well as reducing the impact forces transmitted to the vehicle itself.
Slantback, Compliant Surface Effect Vehicle Skirt
1974
8 pages
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Englisch