In June, 1964, Westland Aircraft, Ltd, ran trials on SR-N5 vehicle; specification data of SR-N4 and SR-N5; vehicles likely to be used on proposed commercial ferry operation across Solent estuary between mainland and Isle of Wight, will be SR-N4 or VA-4; future development concerns land version of Hovercraft, running on prepared track, for rapid intercity transport; possible configuration of vehicle and proposed method of propelling by linear electric motor; study of economic estimates for 150-seat, diesel powered, tracked Hovercraft and findings obtained.


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    Title :

    Hovercraft in United Kingdom -- Review of significant events in 1964 and some likely developments in near future


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1965 Ground effect



    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :





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