FOILCRAFT Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B63B1/24 B60V1/08 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ship building, particularly, to foilcraft. Proposed foilcraft comprises hull, propulsors, set of foils, splashproof-design wing center section running along the hull from its bow, skegs secured to bow bottom section on both sides, and shaped wings secured in cantilever on both sides. Foilcrfat is equipped with automatic control system. Set of foils consists of bow foil and split central foils arranged outside the hull on both sides and secured to wing center section. Propulsors represent sea-version ventilated water jets equipped with gas turbine engines and turbofan engines mounted above stern and center wing section that allow their operation in salt aggressive medium. Bow and wing center foils feature sweep forward geometry. Transom is provided with stabilising skegs.

EFFECT: better controllability and maneuverability in sear water and longer operation.

11 cl, 3 dwg