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A new hydrofoil ship meant to transport up to 120 passengers along sea coast routes has been floated by a Russian producer. The design was popular in the Soviet Union, but modern Russia has not built such vessels for almost two decades. Hydrofoil works similarly to a regular aerofoil, creating lift for a moving […]
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Russian company floats brand new hydrofoil passenger ship after two-decade pause
October 22nd, 2017 
Awake Goy 
Posted in World News 
Tags: after, brand, company, floats, hydrofoil, passenger, russian 
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October 22nd, 2017 Awake Goy Hydrofoil works similarly to a regular aerofoil, creating lift for a moving craft. A speeding hydrofoil ship rises above the water with only the foils staying under it, greatly reducing drag and allowing greater speeds to be reached. A French hydrofoil trimaran called “Hydroptère” set the world sailing speed record in 2009 and remains the […]
