Hovercraft
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002911
A vehicle capable of traveling over land, water, mud, or ice by creating a cushion of air beneath its hull, allowing it to float above the surface. Propulsion is typically provided by air propellers or jets. Hovercraft are used for transport, military, and rescue operations, particularly in areas with varied terrain.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002911 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| Synonyms | ACV; air-cushion vehicle |
| Translations | German: Luftkissenfahrzeug; Spanish: aerodeslizador; French: aéroglisseur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002911",
"term": "Hovercraft",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A vehicle capable of traveling over land, water, mud, or ice by creating a cushion of air beneath its hull, allowing it to float above the surface. Propulsion is typically provided by air propellers or jets. Hovercraft are used for transport, military, and rescue operations, particularly in areas with varied terrain.",
"synonyms": [
"ACV",
"air-cushion vehicle"
],
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
"translations": {
"de": "Luftkissenfahrzeug",
"es": "aerodeslizador",
"fr": "aéroglisseur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hovercraft/"
}
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