JETFOIL--A POTENTIAL HIGH SPEED MARINE OFFSHORE SUPPORT VEHICLE

In 1975 the Jetfoil was introduced into scheduled passenger service in Hawaii and Hong Kong. It is a fully submerged foil hydrofoil that employs turbine powered waterjet propulsion and automatic stabilization and control to enable high speed operations in rough seas. Configuration, performance and economic information are presented. Key technical features, results of tests and presented operations are discussed.

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 161-174

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00148560
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Engineering Index
  • Report/Paper Numbers: V3, OTC 2632 Proceeding
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 23 1977 12:00AM