Traditional air-cushion vehicles were used to transport equipment and troops from ships to beaches or war zones. However, with the changing demand, the air-cushion vehicle industry has witnessed the production of advanced landing crafts that can travel on several types of terrain like ice and sand. Also, the applications of air-cushion vehicles for commercial purposes like ferrying passengers and personal use (like for fishing, transport, and recreational) are rising.
Gas turbines are primarily used in gas-fired power plants; these plants include an internal combustion engine, wherein the fuel is mixed with air, causing ignition. The resultant hightemperature gas is directed toward a gas turbine through a nozzle, which causes the turbine to rotate.