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Between 1915-1917 the Austro-Hungarian "Versuchsgleitboot", designed by Austrian Dagobert Müller, was built and launched as the first air cushioned vehicle. See the link below for the story of Müller's craft, including photos.
Throughout the period of WWI to WWII, a number of variations were designed in several countries, which all had their own shortcomings. Beginning in 1953, Christopher Cockerell, a British engineer began developing a hovercraft which is considered the first modern hovercraft. Most hovercraft used today started with his design. See the link below for a biography of Cockerell.
How it changed the world is a topic that I can't address. The change would be in the niches that benefit from it's use.
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How did Hammurabi change world history?
He changed it by setting up harsh rules. e.x An eye for an eye.
What are two major turning points in world history?
ww2 , ww1, neolithic revolution ,and industrial revolution....... these turning points changed history drastically
What has changed throughout history?
the land has changed alot but the anamals to
Who contributed to the world most in history?
there really isnt anyone who contributed the most to the world in history.... however there are many people who changed it.... ghandi martin luther king junior many people like that... if you really need someone who did the biggest thing for the world then just ask me and i could probably find you something :)
How has Bill Gates changed the world?
Bill changed the world by making the software Microsoft and being the second richest person in the world
How did the hovercraft impact the world?
how did the hovercraft change the world
How much money is an armored snow hovercraft in world war app?
An armored snow hovercraft is $850,000.
How did Sistine Chapel ceiling change the world?
It changed the history of art. It did not change the world.
When will there be hovercrafts?
There are many hovercraft available for different applications, for example leisure hovercraft, rescue hovercraft, commercial hovercraft - hovercraft come in all sizes, from racing through to leisure and large military hovercraft.
What are the release dates for History Specials - 2010 101 Inventions That Changed the World 1-161?
History Specials - 2010 101 Inventions That Changed the World 1-161 was released on: USA: December 2012
What are the release dates for History Specials - 2010 101 Objects That Changed the World 1-163?
History Specials - 2010 101 Objects That Changed the World 1-163 was released on: USA: January 2013
What are the release dates for History Specials - 2010 101 Weapons That Changed the World 1-170?
History Specials - 2010 101 Weapons That Changed the World 1-170 was released on: USA: June 2013
How technology has affected the meaning or used of coal trough history?
it has changed the world
How has Johannes keplers scientific discovery changed mans veiw of the world?
Johannes Kepler changed the mans veiw of the world by Science, Technology , and Math History
How did Theodore Roosevelt change this world?
Theodore Roosevelt changed the world by setting peace through out history
When was the hovercraft invented?
The hovercraft was invented in 2005!
Where was the hovercraft invented?
The hovercraft was invented in England
