Methods used, such as plenum chamber and peripheral jet system, to maintain cushion of air at increased pressure beneath vehicle to provide support; calculation of power requirements and factors to consider; structural considerations; wave drag and behavior over water; types of craft and design parameters; stability and control; methods of providing propulsive thrust; future developments. (See also Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J v 68 n 646 Oct 1964 p 683-91)
Physical principles of hovercraft
Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 4 , n 3
1964
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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