Ships – Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to... – Having airfoil
Patent
1994-02-22
1996-06-18
Sotelo, Jesus D.
Ships
Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...
Having airfoil
244 36, B63B 116
Patent
active
055267645
ABSTRACT:
A surface effect craft of simple construction achieving improved operational stability and performance at various speeds. The craft includes a continuous aerodynamic wing structure having maximum thickness ratio wing thickness to chord length on the order of 30%. The outer wing sections are swept back forming a generally U-shaped rear section. The center of the craft preferably has a generally horizontal bottom forming a hydrodynamic planing surface having longitudinal concavities positioned on an underside thereof. The mass distribution of the craft is designed with an engine in the front and ducted fan propulsion system to the rear of the pilot's central seating position. This arrangement permits the pilot to utilize body movement to control the attitude of the watercraft during operation.
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