Gas cushion vehicle

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1977-02-24

1978-09-05

Silverstrim, John P.

Motor vehicles

Surface effect vehicles

Having propulsion or control means

180127, B60V 106

Patent

active

041112776

ABSTRACT:
A gas cushion vehicle having a portable fan unit with control apparatus for utilizing the air flow generated by the fan for lifting, propulsion and/or inflating a peripheral skirt on the hull thereof such that skirt pressure is higher than cushion pressure and skirt pressure is relatively independent of fan speed.

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