Ground effect flying craft with simplified air cushion take-off aid
US6158540A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60V1/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ground effect flying craft utilizing a pressure cavity (10) for low speed support on a static air cushion. The cavity is bounded by a streamlined aft body (18), a fore body (24), and side plates (22) which allow for low drag and high lift at cruise speed on a dynamic air cushion. Static lift pressure and dynamic thrust are provided by a fixed dual purpose propulsor (20'). Flow diverting devices or auxiliary power units are not needed for transition from static lift to dynamic flight.
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