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Ground Effect Vehicle
When a ground effect ship moves forward at high speed, the vehicle’s body rises completely free of the surface and flies on a cushion of air that is compressed between the craft’s body and the water surface. The ground effect craft can achieve speeds much greater than those obtainable by a boat, boosting transportation efficiency. Ground effect ships are designed for calm water conditions. This ground effect ship was photographed in Taiwan and shared on...
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