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How do hovercrafts work?

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the fan blows air into the 'skirt' inflating it. Then it is hovering and can move around as if on ice.

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What surfaces do hovercraft work best on?
Pavement
How does the hovercraft engine works?
the same as any other engine. pistons move up and down spinning a crank. which moves soemthing useful. ie a fan on a hovercraft.
How dose a hovercraft work?
A hovercraft works by creating enough life with its main fan to lift and then additional power is provided for it to move at roughly 10 MPH but hovercrafts are not advised for crowded areas or places...
How a Hovercraft works?
A hovercraft works by making a cushion of air via a motor to lift the machine of the ground.This then allows the machine to float easily, when used with the same motor to propel it forwards.