SEV

The evolution of electrical power has seen a revived interest in 'surface-effect vehicles' or aircraft adapted for flight above the surface of seas and rivers.

One aim of the 'flat-cat' outlined on the previous page is its adaptation to this sphere.

In the scenario lift motors might be used simply to unburden the skis to allow for easier progress over littoral surfaces, or else to allow the craft to navigate in the hover from land to sea and back.

6th Jan 2025