Concept of matching sidewall hovercraft to rotary-wing aircraft in form of air-cushion helicopter carriers is examined and speed vs power capabilities of sidewall hovercraft are compared with those of conventional displacement and high-speed planing vessels; it is shown that for given deck area requirement and for same speed, sidewall hovercraft requires between one-quarter and one-third that of planing craft; types of helicopter which are proposed for Hovermarine application include small turbine-powered Agusta A106 which, in addition to carrying two homing torpedoes, can perform variety of military tasks; some tasks are indicated. (Supp to Flight June 16 1966)


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    Title :

    Air-cushion carriers for helicopters -- Sidewall craft for sea-air operations


    Additional title:

    Air-Cushion Vehicles


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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