| 摘要 |
An amphibian 10 capable of travel on land and on water is provided with a body and a planing hull 12, and at least three road wheels 20, 24 mounted on retractable suspension 22, 26 which may be protracted for road use, or retracted for use on water and further comprises ride-on seating (40, fig. 2) for at least one driver to sit astride the body. Marine propulsion is provided by at least two jet drives 30, which may have intakes 32 and nozzles 34. Figure 5 shows a power train and retractable rear wheel suspension while Figures 3 and 4 show a four wheeled embodiment. Steering control may be by handlebars (42, fig. 2), or by a steering wheel (not shown). The jets may be driven by belts and/or drive shafts. A separate power source may be provided for marine use. A windscreen (44, fig. 2) may be fitted. |
