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There air propelers at the bottom that keep it floating

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Q: Why does a hovercraft travel across the water on a cushion of air?
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What boat travels over water on a cushion of air?

That would be a hovercraft. However, hovercraft are not really boats and can travel on both land and water.


What is a vehicle that travels over water or land on a cushion of air?

A vehicle that travels over water or land on a cushion of air is called a hovercraft


A craft that travels over water and lands on air cushion?

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A craft that travels over water and lands on an air cushion?

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Is a hovercraft like an airplane?

No, a hovercraft is not an airplane. a hovercraft is a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines.


Why does a hovercraft ride on a cushion of air?

it rides on an air cushion so it can go on water, land, snow ect.


How does air cushion beneath the hovercraft allow the vehicle to move quickly on water?

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How do's a hover craft work?

It operates across any surface (land or water) on the principle proposed by British Engineer Christopher Cockerell in 1950. The hovercraft is propelled by an air-screw and rides on a cushion of air. This cushion is trapped between the hovercraft's hull and the surface of the water or land below it by a flexible skirt usually made of heavy duty neoprene. The flexible skirt also enables the hovercraft to surmount any obstacles encountered on its voyages.


How can a hovercraft go?

a hovercraft can go upto 60 mph


How does Hovercraft moves?

A giant motor connected to a propeller to push the hovercraft across the ground or water.


Which water transport can travel on both water and land?

A Hovercraft


Which vehicle can travel both on land and in water?

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