The 'Naviplane N 500' is an amphibious hovercraft which will transport 400 passengers and 65 cars on 2,5 meters waveheight at speed comprised between 50 and 70 knots. This craft issued from the SEDAM-BERTIN technique includes recent developments with a view to provide economical exploitation. For instance, it is the first double-deck hovercraft and by the way the biggest. Five modern gas turbine engines, Avco-Lycoming TF 40, ensure a moderate fuel consumption. The Naviplane N 500 is now achieving tests on the sea. The results now obtained are satisfied, and in good accordance with the predictionnal values issued from the numerous model tests. (De Posamentier)
The 260 tons french amphibious hovercraft 'Naviplane N 500'
Das franzoesische 260 t Wasser-Land-Luftkissenfahrzeug 'Naviplane N 500'
AIAA-Papers ; 1-8
1978
8 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 3 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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