A rotational drive system for propelling and steering hovercraft or other air cushion vehicles such as hoverbarges comprises a duct fan 7 which rotates through 360 degrees. The fan is seated on top of the rotational drive mechanism 8, and gear box 9. The rotational drive mechanism is connected to the gear box by shafts, beveled gears, cardan shafts and drive belts, and may be powered by an engine such as diesel, gas, electric or hydraulic drive.


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    Title :

    Hovercraft rotational drive system


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-01-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60V Luftkissenfahrzeuge , AIR-CUSHION VEHICLES



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