A water propulsion system (100) for an aircraft is presented. The water propulsion system enables maneuvering of the aircraft, such as a seaplane, on the surface of water. The system can include waterjets (112) located on floats (14a, 14b) of the aircraft that enable maneuvering of the aircraft in forward, backward, and lateral directions as well as rotational motion. The systems are quieter in operation than the main engine of the aircraft and provide precision maneuvering for docking or active stabilization of the aircraft's position.

    L'invention concerne un système de propulsion à eau pour un aéronef. Le système de propulsion à eau permet de manœuvrer l'aéronef, tel qu'un hydravion, à la surface de l'eau. Le système peut inclure des jets d'eau situés sur les flotteurs de l'aéronef permettant la manœuvre de l'aéronef dans les directions avant, arrière et latérale ainsi que le mouvement de rotation. Les systèmes sont plus silencieux dans leur fonctionnement que le moteur principal de l'avion et permettent des manœuvres de précision pour l'amarrage ou la stabilisation active de la position de l'avion.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT PROPULSION


    Additional title:

    SYSTÈMES ET PROCÉDÉS DE PROPULSION D'AÉRONEF



    Publication date :

    2023-03-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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