Motor vehicles – Surface effect vehicles – Having propulsion or control means
Patent
1985-09-05
1988-01-12
Pekar, John A.
Motor vehicles
Surface effect vehicles
Having propulsion or control means
180127, B60V 104, B60V 116
Patent
active
047185015
ABSTRACT:
A self-trailering hovercraft is disclosed, having wheels such that the wheels can remain in the same position when the hovercraft is trailering or in the hover mode, or retracted for additional ground clearance while in hover mode if desired. A trailer hitch is provided that can be adjusted to various hitch heights for trailering or removed completely for operation in hover mode. Further, cockpit covering and unique U-shaped skirts having good closing and susceptable to easy repair are disclosed.
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Ostfeld David M.
Pekar John A.
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