A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is a boat that can glide over land or water while being supported and propelled by a plenum of pressurized air, called an air cushion. Hovercrafts use fans to produce a large volume of air below the hull that is slightly above atmospheric pressure. This cushion of air supports the vehicle's weight and reduces friction between the hull and the surface. The air is contained within a flexible "skirt", which allows the vehicle to travel over most surfaces.
A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is a boat that can glide over land or water while being supported and propelled by a plenum of pressurized air, called an air cushion. Hovercrafts use fans to produce a large volume of air below the hull that is slightly above atmospheric pressure. This cushion of air supports the vehicle's weight and reduces friction between the hull and the surface. The air is contained within a flexible "skirt", which allows the vehicle to travel over most surfaces.
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A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is a boat that can glide over land or water while being supported and propelled by a plenum of pressurized air, called an air cushion. Hovercrafts use fans to produce a large volume of air below the hull that is slightly above atmospheric pressure. This cushion of air supports the vehicle's weight and reduces friction between the hull and the surface. The air is contained within a flexible "skirt", which allows the vehicle to travel over most surfaces.
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