Few forms of propulsion for ACV's have been left untried. Those
employed so far have ranged from sails to air propellers and waterscrews
to waterjets. The type of propulsion employed on any vehicle is governed
by the vehicle's application and the overall performance, which needs to
be achieved. Air propulsion of one type or another is a more logical
choice for an amphibious vehicle, while waterjets or waterscrews are
more likely to be specified for vessels designed to operate entirely
over water.
Ground Contact Propulsion
Wheels
Caterpillar drive
Pushed by hand
Towed by tractor
Towed by horse
Tracked Skimmers / Rail
Air propeller
Gas-turbine jet
Turbofan
Lincar induction motor
Water Propulsion
Water Propeller
Waterjet
Paddlewheel
Towed by helicopter
Air Propulsion
Air propellers
Shrouded air propellers
Airjet
Turbofan
Gas-turbine jet
Sails
Towed by helicopter
