Snowman Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/tvthover/ This is for sale on ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hovercraft-Boat-aircraft-ultralight-subaru-not-rotax_W0QQitemZ4587978287QQcategoryZ26434QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Looks like an EA71 or EA81 engine. I think one of those would be really fun...if I had the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 The Russians built some REALLY big ones as troop transports, and concept plans include ocean liner sized versions to replace surface ships for high priority container shipping. http://aquaglide.ru/history_e.htm I told my wife that if we ver end up living on Puget Sound (we just bought a place in Port Ludlow) that I am going to build one to commute instead of a boat or airplane. The interesting thing is that they are registered as vessels, not aircraft, so you don't need a pilots license. They fly in ground effect (which equals one-half the total wing span), so if you want more height and speed you build a longer wing instead of adding horsepower. Can't you just see blowing past the ferry in one of these going a hundred miles an hour ... YeeeeHaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Kelly, that would just get you in more trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 One of my friends has that same one. Isn't finished though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 i want this one:slobber: they must have a dozen h6`s pushin that bad boy http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7d/USN_hovercraft.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 i want this one:slobber: they must have a dozen h6`s pushin that bad boy http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7d/USN_hovercraft.jpg I saw a show on hovercrafts a few years ago, and that one has MASSIVE gas turbine engines. Even though it's not Suby-powered, it's freakin' sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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