1. Hovercrafts

2. It was made in 1959 by Dr. Christopher Cockrell
When was the first hovercraft made
It was made in 1959 by Dr. Christopher Cockrell

3. How is it made? 2 types of fans- thrust and lift fans
One part boat, airplane, and helicopter

4. How much does it cost?
Depending on which hovercraft – they differ in price
Ranging up to 500k pounds which is up to over 10 million

5. What is it mostly used for?
Mostly used for land or water
People mostly use them for shallow waters, marshy and swampy mangroves
It can also be used for ice and sand (beaches) transitioning to the sea

6. Positive facts about hovercrafts
They use less fuel than normal boats
They are cheaper to operate, and safer to run
Less disruptive to the marine environment than a propeller driven ship
Depending on the hovercraft they can go up to 145kph (90mph)

7. Negative aspects about hovercrafts
They are very noisy Is a drawback for "convert" military operations Fairly tricky to pilot Mechanically more complex

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