FIELD: transport.
SUBSTANCE: air cushion device for small amphitruck is featured by dome-shape flexible segments. The segments made of waterproof and airproof cloth are fixed on the top by shanks installed at the open basal part of the dome and fixed by metal clips to flanged edge made along the perimeter of the housing, and at the bottom are fixed with mounting clamps inserted through band loops attached to the lower segment edge, to a metal cable fixed by shackles along the bottom outline. Some segments mounted in the amphitruck's stern have holes in the lower point of the dome, through which a part of air flow vented to create additional jet thrust, which provides forward movement of the vehicle.
EFFECT: off-road vehicle is featured by simple design, manufacturing and assembling and dismantling, flexibility to move along rough surface and low maintenance requirements in relation to its wearing parts.
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