HOVERCRAFT JOINS UP

The video introduces the SRN-3, the largest hovercraft built by Westland Aircraft for the Ministry of Aviation, now handed over to the Royal Navy. It highlights the technical specifications, including its weight, engines, and propellers. A demonstration of the SRN-1 and a comparison with the N-5 hovercraft are shown, emphasizing military advantages. The N-3's features, such as its size and speed, are detailed. The N-3 serves as a mobile test bed to showcase hovercraft versatility to the Navy. The video concludes with the Navy's interest in hovercraft technology.

What is the primary purpose of the SRN-3 hovercraft as mentioned in the video?

• To be used for civilian transportation

• To transport goods across the sea

• To act as a mobile test bed for the Navy

• To serve as an active combat vehicle

Which earlier hovercraft design was demonstrated after the SRN-3 handover?

• N-6

• SRN-2

• SRN-1

• N-4

What is a significant advantage of the N-5 hovercraft over other amphibians?

• It can fly

• It is faster over water

• It is more fuel-efficient

• It has a larger cargo capacity

What is the top speed of the N-3 hovercraft?

• 80 miles an hour

• 70 miles an hour

• 90 miles an hour

• 60 miles an hour

What design feature helps the N-3 hovercraft contain its cushion of air?

• A retractable canopy

• A reinforced hull

• An all-round skirt

• A double-layered deck