Wing in ground effect vehicle

Details Wing in ground effect vehicle Wing in ground effect vehicle

1977-09-08

1979-05-01

Makay, Albert J.

Motor vehicles

Surface effect vehicles

114 67A, 180126, 244 23R, B60V 108

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041518934

ABSTRACT:
A wing in ground effect (WIG) vehicle, the body of which is a low aspect io airfoil. Soft end plates allow for proper sealing of pressure below the wing while preventing the transmittal of wave action forces to the vehicle. Fin rudders and a dorsal fin provide turning control. Efflux from the propulsor engines can be split to flow both over and under the wing so that the vehicle will be capable of both rapid movement and hover over both land and water. Two designs are disclosed providing this vehicle with the ability to jump out of ground effect mode to avoid obstacles appearing in its flight path.

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