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Modified link of Web site: International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology - Design and Development of Hovercraft (PDF). Mar 11, 2025
Add new Web site: NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Hovering on a Cushion of Air. Feb 01, 2025
Add new Web site: International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology - Design, Development, and Fabrication of a Mini-Hovercraft. Nov 25, 2024
Add new Web site: International Journal of Computer Engineering in Research Trends - Design of an unmanned Hovercraft. Oct 14, 2024
Add new Web site: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research - A Study on Construction and Working Principle of a Hovercraft. Sep 02, 2024
Add new Web site: Official Site of the Hovercraft Museum. Jul 12, 2024
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Tondar hovercraft. Jan 12, 2024
Add new Web site: International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology - Design and Development of Hovercraft (PDF). Sep 24, 2023
Media added. Feb 07, 2012
Add new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Hovercraft. Sep 13, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Hovercraft. Aug 26, 2011
Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Hoverboards. Aug 26, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Hovercraft Science Project. Aug 26, 2011
New article added. Jul 24, 2009
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