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)
Physical principles of hovercraft
Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J
Royal Aeronautical Society -- Journal ; 68 , n 646
1964
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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