LIGHT-DUTY GROUND-EFFECT CRAFT Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B60V1/08 

FIELD: aeronautical engineering; building of craft on dynamic air cushion.

SUBSTANCE: proposed light-duty ground-effect craft has displacement hull with crew cabin. Low-aspect-ratio hydrofoil is secured to hull. Tail section of hydrofoil is provided with tail unit consisting of fins with rudders and stabilizer with elevator. Light-duty ground-effect craft is provided with autonomous engine plant whose engine mounted inside displacement hull is controlled remotely from the pilot's cabin. Engine plant is connected with hull by means of two parallel rods articulated on hull and engine plant. Light-duty ground-effect craft requires no towing vehicle.

EFFECT: facilitated procedure of handling; low cost; reduction of mass, overall dimensions; simplified construction.

12 dwg