UH-19XRW Hoverwing

The UH-19XRW Hoverwing is a hovercraft capable of flying in ground effect. It is designed first as a standard hovercraft and can be fitted with wings for flight. The wings can be removed in 10 minutes.

The hovercraft is constructed of composite polystyrene foam, wood and hand-laid fiberglass. The foam core provides 3,500 lb of positive flotation, making the craft unsinkable, according to the manufacturer. Kevlar and carbon-fiber skins are impact-resistant. Its construction makes...