Studies Concerning the Operation Principles of a Hovercraft. The Lift System

Authors

  • A. Iliut Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • C. Cofaru Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

hovercraft, skirt, lift system

Abstract

The paper presents the operating principles of three types of hovercrafts, namely the C-skirt, the bag and finger, and the peripheral jet type hovercrafts. The importance of the lift system is also emphasized, while a method of computing the power required for lifting is presented.

Author Biographies

A. Iliut, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Automotive Vehicles and Engines

C. Cofaru, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Automotive Vehicles and Engines

Published

2007-01-17

Issue

Vol. 12(47) (2005)

Section

MECHANICS