VORTEX CRAFT S-14 Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC A63C5/00 A63C7/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: vortex craft comprises sliding surfaces composed of sliding sections secured thereat. It is composed of conical hollow beam-platform with crosswise projections of its cross-sections being formed by 2^nd order curves shaped to ellipses with larger axes located in horizontal plane. Vortex craft front can intake oncoming airflow in motion. Vehicle rear is composed of nozzle specially-shaped section to accelerate air and to direct flow in preset direction, to smoothly vary the beam-platform profile cross-section towards platform rear. Vehicle is equipped with accelerators, brakes and steering system. The latter comprises wings and keel secured at the vehicle for control purposes. Inner surfaces of hollow beam-platform feature low factor of kinetic friction. It is equipped with replaceable wheel channels, sealed cabin, drive and passengers safety device and computer. Note here that sliding channels composed of stabilizers are secured to beam-platform lower surface.

EFFECT: high manoeuvrability, speed, reliability and safety, computer control, instant braking.

7 cl, 9 dwg