Hovercraft 3D model

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The hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is an amphibious craft that can traverse land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces with ease. Hovercraft rely on powerful blowers to generate a massive volume of air beneath the hull, creating an air cushion that is slightly above atmospheric pressure. The resulting pressure differential between the higher-pressure air below the hull and the lower-pressure ambient air above it produces lift, causing the hull to hover effortlessly above the running surface. To ensure stability, the air is typically blown through strategically placed slots or holes around a disk- or oval-shaped platform, giving most hovercraft their distinctive rounded-rectangle shape. Usually, this cushion is enclosed within a flexible skirt that allows the vehicle to navigate over small obstacles without sustaining any damage.