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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    Title :

    Is hydro being foiled


    Additional title:

    Hovering Craft Hydrofoil


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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    Is hydro being foiled

    Barkley, R.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1964


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