ground-effect vehicle
"Ground-effect vehicles" utilize the aerodynamic ground effect to achieve lift and operate efficiently near the surface of the ground or water.
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Definition
C1Aviation
(technical)A craft designed to fly close to the ground or water surface by using the increased lift and reduced drag from the ground effect.
Example
- The ground-effect vehicle skimmed just above the water, benefiting from the ground effect to stay aloft.
C1Nautical
(technical)An aircraft that achieves level flight near the water surface by leveraging the ground effect.
Example
- The ekranoplan, a type of ground-effect vehicle, can travel at high speeds just above the sea.
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