Discussion of Southern Hydrofoils Ltd of Southampton project; design embodies retractable fully-submerged foil system in aircraft configuration on beamy hull of W cross-section; propulsion is by diesel engines driving water propeller at end of steerable strut and pod arrangement located at stern; hull length 30 ft, beam 15 ft 6 in., displacement 8.5 tons, disposable payload 5600 lb, passenger capacity 21 to 25, machinery output 283 bhp at 2800 rpm from each engine. (30531)
Sea ranger. Ambitious hydrofoil project by young British company
Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 8 , n 3
1968
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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