Another noteworthy design deviation (compared to run of the mill SWATH) of this vessel is the dihedral angle of the pontoon supports. Based on the wake behind the vessel, it appears that the pontoon supports might even be providing some lift. This could provide a hydrofoil like lifting effect, but the design of those supports wouldn't make a terribly efficient foil. The aspect ratio is all wrong. Hydrofoils typically have a very short chord, because water generates plenty of lift without a high aspect ratio.
This thing just sounds like a whole lot of smoke and mirrors. Hopefully the guy can sell it to some Hollywood studio to use in Mission Impossible 10 so he can recoup some of his investment.
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Another noteworthy design deviation (compared to run of the mill SWATH) of this vessel is the dihedral angle of the pontoon supports. Based on the wake behind the vessel, it appears that the pontoon supports might even be providing some lift. This could provide a hydrofoil like lifting effect, but the design of those supports wouldn't make a terribly efficient foil. The aspect ratio is all wrong. Hydrofoils typically have a very short chord, because water generates plenty of lift without a high aspect ratio.
This thing just sounds like a whole lot of smoke and mirrors. Hopefully the guy can sell it to some Hollywood studio to use in Mission Impossible 10 so he can recoup some of his investment.