THE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER JETFOIL

The Kawasaki Jetfoil (JF) is a fully submerged hydrofoil craft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. under licence from Boeing. The JF can develop an ultra-high foilborne speed of 45 kts (83 km/h) and provide a very comfortable and smooth ride even in rough seas, with excellent manoeuvrability. A total of 11 Jetfoils have been delivered to operators worldwide since the manufacturing began in 1988. This article describes the principal particulars and general arrangement. Copies are available from Sterling Publications Ltd., 86-88 Edgeware Road, London W2 2YW, U.K.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Shipbuilding Technology Intl, '92. Pubs by Sterling Publications Ltd., London, U.K. p 100 [3 p, 2 tab, 3 ref]
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoils
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00703171
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM