This document provides an overview of hybrid marine vehicles. It defines hybrid crafts as those that combine two or more principles of other craft types. Several examples of hybrid crafts are described, including planing catamarans that combine catamaran and planing hull designs, foil-assisted catamarans that combine catamarans with hydrofoils, and air cavity crafts that combine planing monohulls with air cushions. Diagrams are also included to illustrate different hybrid craft designs such as foil-assisted catamarans, partial air cushion catamarans, and single and double M crafts.
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Hybrid Crafts
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High Performance Marine Vehicles31_Hybrid Crafts_NOV2021
This document provides an overview of hybrid marine vehicles. It defines hybrid crafts as those that combine two or more principles of other craft types. Several examples of hybrid crafts are described, including planing catamarans that combine catamaran and planing hull designs, foil-assisted catamarans that combine catamarans with hydrofoils, and air cavity crafts that combine planing monohulls with air cushions. Diagrams are also included to illustrate different hybrid craft designs such as foil-assisted catamarans, partial air cushion catamarans, and single and double M crafts.
This document provides an overview of hybrid marine vehicles. It defines hybrid crafts as those that combine two or more principles of other craft types. Several examples of hybrid crafts are described, including planing catamarans that combine catamaran and planing hull designs, foil-assisted catamarans that combine catamarans with hydrofoils, and air cavity crafts that combine planing monohulls with air cushions. Diagrams are also included to illustrate different hybrid craft designs such as foil-assisted catamarans, partial air cushion catamarans, and single and double M crafts.