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    High-speed vessels use air cushions and waterjets to reduce immersion by up to 80% and decrease water resistance. When the air cushion is engaged, it significantly reduces the draft of the vessel and lowers frictional forces. The air cushion maintains a pressure 10% higher than the inflatable bag at the stern to ensure proper sealing of the air cushion while the waterjets are always submerged to provide propulsion.

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    High-speed vessels use air cushions and waterjets to reduce immersion by up to 80% and decrease water resistance. When the air cushion is engaged, it significantly reduces the draft of the vessel and lowers frictional forces. The air cushion maintains a pressure 10% higher than the inflatable bag at the stern to ensure proper sealing of the air cushion while the waterjets are always submerged to provide propulsion.

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    Aircat Vessels

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    Ferfer Barbar
    High-speed vessels use air cushions and waterjets to reduce immersion by up to 80% and decrease water resistance. When the air cushion is engaged, it significantly reduces the draft of the vessel and lowers frictional forces. The air cushion maintains a pressure 10% higher than the inflatable bag at the stern to ensure proper sealing of the air cushion while the waterjets are always submerged to provide propulsion.

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    THE NEW GENERATION OF HIGH-SPEED VESSELS

    IMMERGED VOLUME REDUCES UP TO 80% WHEN AIR CUSHION IS IN USE. WATERJETS


    ARE UTILIZED FOR PROPULSION SINCE THE INLET NOZZLES ARE ALWAYS COVERED BY
    WATER.

    Off-cushion On-cushion

    The air cushion is at maximum pressure during transit, resulting in a significant reduction in draft and
    subsequently a decrease in water resistance and frictional forces when the boat is in motion. With a pressure
    that is 10% greater than the air-cushion pressure, the inflatable bag at the stern ensures sufficient air-cushion
    sealing.

    WWW.AIRCAT-VESSELS.COM 05

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