A Technical Summary of Air Cushion Craft Development
Author | : Peter J. Mantle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1975 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:227411940 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A Technical Summary of Air Cushion Craft Development written by Peter J. Mantle and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief review is given of the technical status of the state-of-the-art in air cushion craft as it exists today. The designation 'air cushion craft' is all encompassing, in that it covers all craft operating close to the surface and relying on a cushion of air to generate significant portions of their lift. It includes both the amphibious craft known as air cushion vehicles (ACV) or hovercraft and the nonamphibious craft known as surface effect ships (SES). Where applicable, the technology of other special uses of the air cushion is called upon to illustrate a point.