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 Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil v 4 n 3 Dec 1964 p 5-13)


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    Title :

    Physical principles of hovercraft


    Additional title:

    Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J


    Contributors:
    Mair, W.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Physical principles of hovercraft

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