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SURFACE-EFFECT VESSEL [1 record]

Record 1 2004-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
DEF

A transportation device with fixed side walls, which is supported by low-pressure, low-velocity air and operates on water only.

DEF

A ground-effect machine that operates over water.

Key term(s)
  • surface effect vessel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
DEF

Navire dont la coque possède deux quilles reliées entre elles par une structure continue portant les équipements. À 15 noeuds, il se crée un coussin d'air entre les deux quilles et le navire décolle, seules leurs extrémités restent au contact de l'eau.

OBS

La sustentation des aéroglisseurs est obtenue par l'application du phénomène d'effet de sol.

Spanish

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