AMPHIBIOUS AIR CUSHION VEHICLE Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: transport means. SUBSTANCE: axle of gate hinge joints are arranged in rear portion of ports-tunnels of air cushion vehicle body which has side guard of air cushion in form of flexible cylindrical gastight stepped skegs-cylinders with horizontal generating lines of cylinders, stern curtain and cross curtain arranged at a distance from bow curtain. Bow curtain is made in form of flexible shirt. Bow and cross curtains are made for retraction into vehicle body and cross curtain is made in form of sectionalized interceptor or of the same design as bow curtain with height ensuring its reach to support surface. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 2 cl, 6 dwg