Wind ship propulsion system

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1985-10-02

1987-06-02

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Specific sail structure or arrangement

244207, B63H 904

Patent

active

046694099

ABSTRACT:
A sailing rig which comprises a rigid airfoil, with intakes on either side of its front. Air is drawn through the leeward intake into a front compartment, then by fan to a pressurized rear compartment, where it exits via a rearwardly directed jet nozzle on the airfoil's trailing edge. The airfoil may have an articulated jib and a pivotable jet nozzle.

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