Program to establish feasibility of ocean-going hydrofoil, and evaluate prototype as antisubmarine warfare weapon; de Havilland Canada is responsible for overall program and design and production of foils; Marine Industries Ltd is building hull and undertaking fitting out; Canadian Westinghouse has undertaken engineering study for specifications of armaments; prototype, designated FHE 400, will have displacement of 200 tons, and its oa length is 150 ft 9 in.; main foil carries 90% of weight and combines fixed surface piercing and submerged foils.
Canada's deep sea hydrofoil ship
Hovering Craft Hydrofoil
Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil ; 4 , n 2
1964
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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