OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF HYDROFOIL CRAFT

The basic performance and operation of a hydrofoil craft operating in the subcavitating range (usually at speeds below 50 knots) is examined with respect to the two general types of hydrofoil, the surface piercing or the submerged foil type. Graphs of performance are given and compared to conventional ships, and the differences in construction and thus the necessary differences in handling, crewing, and repairing hydrofoils are discussed, showing in just which ways hydrofoils differ from conventional surface craft.

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  American Society of Naval Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Billingsley, J
  • Taggart, R
• Publication Date: 1972-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 19-22
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 84
  • Issue Number: 1
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoil boats; Hydrofoils; Performance; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrofoil performance
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00034773
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 1972 12:00AM