Report of project sponsored by Port of Oakland to determine suitability of air cushion vehicle for use in public transportation; vehicle was 14-passenger SK-5, manufactured in England by Westland Aircraft, Ltd and modified in United States by Bell Aerosystems Co; it was utilized for one year period in scheduled passenger service between three terminals in San Francisco Bay Area; operating and economic data were collected and continuous passenger survey was undertaken; results indicate that, where service can be performed primarily over water, use of ACV's is operationally feasible; various aspects, areas for improvement, etc, are discussed. (final report)
Air cushion vehicle -- Mass transportation demonstration project
Air Cushion Vehicle -- Mass Transportation Demonstration Project
1967
72 pages
Report
English
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