General discussion of hydrofoil craft potential is followed by discussion of possibilities and advantages of twin hull design; it is suggested that twin hull displacement system in itself has many advantages and, particularly in hydrofoil application, it allows nearly complete freedom of foil system design; preliminary model tests indicated that hull can be built without planing steps because forward foils can be used to bring hull up onto plane; without complex compound curves planing hulls are cheaper to construct; in improbable event of complete engine failure twin hull provides better sea keeping and stability in heavy seas, etc. (See also Naval Engrs J v 76 n 1 Feb 1964 p 85-8)
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Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 3 , n 11-12
1964
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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