![]() ![]() This normally “wasted space” is utilised for cabin width, resulting in a luxurious, spacious cabin! CONSTRUCTION This design eliminates the large unusable side panels often found on similar sized Hovercraft. This model features a “wide body” design. With an impressive isolated obstacle clearance, of up to 1.2 metres. ![]() The skirt system is of “BAG, DIAPHRAGM & FINGER” type, which is dynamically stable under adverse conditions (weather or terrain related). Propellers are used for slow speed maneuvering, with forward/reverse thrust. “ABC” (active body roll control) system banks the craft into the turn (or can be used to check cross winds)Ĥ. MANOEUVRABILITYĬraft maneuverability is superior due to the combination of four independent control devices.ģ. The engine rooms are accessible from within the craft. Eliminating shafts, belts, pulleys and bearings! ENGINE The propellers are hydrostatically driven. The propulsion propellers feature a fixed pitch prop with independent forward/reverse. ![]() The lift fans can be slowed down or sped up during maneuvering, independent of propeller speed. Twin centrifugal lift fans, hydrostatically driven via the forward engine provide lift. For loading/unloading from a dock or side by side another vessel. Additionally, there is a “gull-wing” type door, one on each side of the main cabin. This door folds out & down, which features built-in steps. Main entrance/exit is via a spacious stern door located between the propellers. There are 7.5 x 20cm colour LCD screens for engine monitoring, Centrally located in an overhead console. The dash also features a 30cm colour LCD Radar/GPS screen, mounted directly in front of the pilot. The cockpit has a clean modern layout which is well appointed, with modern controls and instruments. The cabin aisle is 1.25 metres (49″) wide. Standard passenger seats recline & feature arm rests, table trays and magazine pockets. The main cabin is spacious enough to seat 30 passengers whilst the upper cabin/cockpit area seats 12 passengers with an additional seat for the pilot & navigator (if required). Powered by triple Mercedes 330hp turbo diesel engines. Need to do long trips? there’s a built-in HEAD (toilet) and a small room for a galley or storage. The Aurora features elegant design, ergonomic seating, impressive performance and seats 42 passengers in luxury. * Pilot and maintenance training also available upon request. * Delivery to your destination/port available upon request. * Please Note the vessel can be upgraded to ‘in survey commercial status’ at additional cost. * The vessel is being sold with a complete Airlift Hovercraft factory inspection and service and in full running order. Headset audio communication system for pilot and passengers.Reinforced floor and tie downs for freight or special equipment.Army camouflage paint scheme, 3-colours in ‘Anzothane’ polyurethane paint.Storage cover, short version clips around duct and top of windscreen.Two cigarette lighter type sockets for accessory power supply.Modification to trailer tow hitch for shortening during storage.Road trailer with aluminium tilt deck and galvanised frame per specification sheet ‘AirLift Hovercraft_GSS_580T’.Aluminium safety bar with light brackets.LED cabin low level lighting fitted as per customer supply. ![]()
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