A hydrofoil is a lifting surface, or foil, that operates in water. They are similar in appearance and purpose to aerofoils used by aeroplanes. Boats that use hydrofoil technology are also simply termed hydrofoils. As a hydrofoil craft gains speed, the hydrofoils lift the boat's hull out of the water, decreasing drag and allowing greater speeds.
Hydrofoil
Hydrofoil (norwegian bokmål), Bärplansbåt (swedish)
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Refers to any of various motorized watercraft fitted with planes or foils beneath their hull to lift the vessels clear of the water when traveling at high speed.
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Hydrofoil
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Hydrofoil
Bärplansbåt
Description
Refers to any of various motorized watercraft fitted with planes or foils beneath their hull to lift the vessels clear of the water when traveling at high speed.
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