The hovercraft rides on an air cushion and is propelled by a turbine-driven propeller. It does not fly, but is supported on the airflow passing beneath its rubber skirt.
Recreational hovercraft can carry a few people, while commercial models are designed for passenger transport. Its amphibious operation gives it military capabilities.
A blower maintains lift by creating an air cushion which passes beneath a flexible rubber skirt whose shape varies with the terrain. Forward movement is generated by motor-driven propellers.
Choice will depend on intended use. There are very large hovercraft for commercial use, as passenger ferries, for example. However, there are also smaller models for private use.
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