An air-cushioned vehicle, also known as a HOVER:text-barberry-yellow'>HOVERCRAFT, is a type of vehicle that is designed to travel over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. It is propelled by an engine-driven fan that creates a cushion of air beneath the craft, allowing it to 'HOVER' above the surface. This type of vehicle has been used for military, commercial, and recreational purposes since its invention in the 1950s.