Theory of operation, terms used in describing basic components, method of operation and construction, and problems encountered in design of hovercraft; examples of ground effect machines in operation -- Bertelsen "Arcopter", capable of speeds to 70 mph, U S Army Aircar, which can carry 4 men with clearance of 6-12 in., Aeromobile 200-1 and 200-2, Westland S.R.N.2 now on experimental routes across English Channel, Bell "Airscooter", and Marquette SAE hovercraft; author's experience with design, construction, and piloting of latter at Marquette Univ.
We've eliminated the wheel
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1962 Ground effect
1962
4 pages
Conference paper
English
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