EXCEPTIONALLY MANEUVERABLE--THE EM2 HOVERCRAFT

A description is given of a light freighter hovercraft, capable of cruising at a speed of 35-40 knots, and with a maximum load accommodation of 3.5 tons, which includes wheeled vehicles. The structure of this craft is made of aluminum, and the method of construction of the hull is briefly explained. The skirt, propulsion and lift systems, controls, fuel and electrical systems, fire precautions and a list of specifications are also given and explained.

• Corporate Authors:

  Kalerghi Publications

  51 Welbeck Street
  London W1,   England 
• Publication Date: 1973-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12-15
• Serial:
  • Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Kalerghi Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air cushion vehicles; Hulls; Propulsion; Shipbuilding; Structural design; Surface effect ships; Vehicle design; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems; Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hull construction; Ship descriptions
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050961
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1974 12:00AM