Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – heavier-than-air – Airplane and fluid sustained
Patent
1985-04-10
1987-11-10
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, heavier-than-air
Airplane and fluid sustained
244105, 244 23R, 114288, B64C 3502
Patent
active
047052341
ABSTRACT:
A surface effect vehicle comprises a hull of a generally rectangular shape concave at the front underside and contouring to a flat planing hull at the stern, an upper surface forming an airfoil, a passenger/operators cabin is mounted on top of the hull and support a ram wing and propulsion system.
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Fiorito Lynn M.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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