Some results of practical operation of hovercraft are given; it is shown that even in rough water accelerations measured are not excessive and that there is good reserve of structural strength; drag in shallow water is not as great as was anticipated; effects of spray and means of combating it are discussed; economics are examined and possible break-even fares compared with those for existing vehicles. Before AIAA/CASI/RAeS 9th Anglo American Conference, Oct 1963. (See also Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil v 3 n 2-3 Nov-Dec 1963 p 8-14, 23-6)


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    Title :

    Lessons from five years of hovercraft operations


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:
    Hardy, D.J. (author)

    Published in:

    Journal of Aircraft ; 1 , n 4 ; p 161-171


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :