Technology that helps Concorde to fly has been used in this new British hovercraft being tested on the Kali Gandaki River in west Nepal. Like Concorde, the River Rover has an elevon (combined elevators and aileron) control system. With independent control of two propulsion ducts, it allows the craft to bank when turning and greatly reduces lateral drift or sideways skidding.
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Press, 18 August 1979, Page 13
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61Technology that helps Concorde to fly has been used in this new British hovercraft being tested on the Kali Gandaki River in west Nepal. Like Concorde, the River Rover has an elevon (combined elevators and aileron) control system. With independent control of two propulsion ducts, it allows the craft to bank when turning and greatly reduces lateral drift or sideways skidding. Press, 18 August 1979, Page 13
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