4wings.com 
4wings.com Main page
Crafts main page
ALPHA - I 
(2 person craft)
ALPHA - II 
( 4-6 person craft)
Hoverflyer 
(4-6 person craft)
Modell 680 
(7 Person craft)
Hover ferry 
(29 Person craft)
Io Design 
Help 
 

4wings.com     Hovercraft development
HC - 11 Michigan 706
78578 - Port Isabel - TX
Tel.: (956) - 9435150

  
Alpha-II
Construction details
Please hold in mind that the provided information does not reflect the actual construction of the production craft and changes are implemented in the craft as information is available. As well as this  file is  provided as courtesy to allow you to get a idea of the craft - all information is copyright and please do not forward this page URL - Thank you Michael Dolezal
Experimental craft  Alpha-II 
Dimensions :
Length : 22' 
Width : 106" ( this = the maximum legal trailer width in the state of Texas [+ 2" so we can argue with the cop])
 Basic layout - cabin section client specific
Height off cushion : 4'
Lower Hull material : 
Experimental craft : core - extruded polystyrene foam with longitudinal stringer in center core 
Production craft : core - Nida core honeycomb
  http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-coredetail.jpg
Coating : 
Experimental craft : fiberglass cloth, Kevlar, in epoxy resin 
Production craft :    fiberglass cloth, Kevlar, in polyester resin
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam02.jpg
Final barrier coat on underwater body - Epoxy graphite 
Landing pads : 4 on main longitudinal stringer protected by several layer of Kevlar
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam03.jpg
Skirt attachment on lower hull recessed to avoid skirt damage at emergency shut down
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-corelam04.jpg
Thrust duct developed for department of defense and failed for their aspect 
Just perfect for the application in the Alpha-II 
Thrust duct length : 7' from fan hatch
Thrust duct diameter : 32 " at intake 
Thrust duct exit : 22" high x 104" wide 
Fan : 2 in each duct 
one 5" 9 blade for high volume but lower airspeed 
one 4" 9 blade for higher air velocity from the already high Volume 
Please do not ask us about any performance data - since even Multiwing cannot provide any info on this two stage combination.
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/Tslb01.jpg
the Alpha-II has a self draining cockpit - which avoids unnecessary weight gain in river cruising or in applications where the craft is below hump speed. the actual cockpit floor is 7" above the lower hull and drains into the thrust units form there either at thrust speed out the thrust exit - or if at rest through throug-hull to the environment - just do not loose your contact lenses  - they  will drain as well.
All major control components, electrical components  are located below the floor. This provides a clean and empty cockpit area while a maintenance simple way to rewire or add components.
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-lh01.jpg
Lift unit :
Centrifugal fan 22" diameter dual wheel in 100% housing.
Power unit : oil drive - in load sensing system - power supply from main engine 
 http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/AII-CFF.jpg
Main engine :
Power plant for the Alpha-II is the Mazda B-13 rotary engine 
The unit is located between the two thrust duct's - this allows to replace the engine through the top engine hatch within a hour - engine details at : http://4wings.com.phtemp.com/crafts/a2con/ppb13.html 

Control surfaces : 
The Alpha-II has  highly sophisticated control units. A basic ballast balance system will allow to counterbalance in case the craft gets out of balance due to passenger or cargo.
Unfortunately it is impolite to ask each passenger how much he ways and place him according to body weight.
13 aft Rudder provide a high amount of directional control - in a turn 3 rudder close one thrust duct exit surface to 50 % while increasing thrust exit on the important side. 
Two aft V-rudder help to tilt the craft at higher speed to increase friction on the skirt.
A  integrated reverse thrust / eleron  system is hiding under the synonym of BOFF - which stands for nothing else as simple  Big Old Flip Flap .and is hiding between the thrust duct skin and the craft outer skin  http://4wings.com/crafts/a2con/A-IIaft01.jpg . As you will wonder how one pilot can handle the 8 lever for control surfaces and engine RPM - do not worry - you don't need to grow 4 more hands - the cockpit will look as your usual craft cockpit with a steering wheel and one RPM control marine lever. All remaining actions are taken from the onboard computer with touch screen in pilot are to fine adjust the system. 
The crucial question of craft price - we hope that we can offer the base craft for 85.000,-US full equipped over a dealer network. 
As we continue to finish this craft we include pictures and data to this page - so bookmark and pass by once a month - have all safe hovering 
Michael Dolezal

Recent photo - 4wings.com Hovercraft development   Tel.: (956)943 5150