Hydrofoil action explained; Navy's experience and research work established practicability of hydrofoil craft and experimental program has made possible evolution of design procedures that allow naval architect to design small craft up to about 50 tons; advantages and disadvantages; gas turbine as promising development to solution of engine problem; developments in Germany and Switzerland; future trends.
Hydrofoil craft: boats that fly on wet wings
Soc Automotive Engrs -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 64 , n 9
1956
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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