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Wildfire specification
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Wildfire specification |
Bringing together the latest advances in small amphibious hovercraft technology, the Wildfire series is pure cutting edge brilliance. This hovercraft is a culmination of sophisticated design, the latest high technology materials and advanced performance manufacturing techniques. It is practical, flexible and powerful, to suit the needs of the most demanding commercial projects.
Built to withstand and perform a range of different tasks, the Wildfire most notably boasts a fully covered cabin with large doors providing full access for oversized and difficult loads, as well as the flexibility to remove the cover completely if need be. Of course passenger comfort and safety has been totally catered for, particularly when positioned in extreme conditions, whether that’s searing tropical heat or in polar artic regions.
The Wildfire has an exceptional payload to size ratio, allowing excellent load capability and remaining easily transportable. It can fit within a shipping container and is effortlessly transported on a special quick-launch trailer.
The Wildfire has been developed to extremely high standards and is capable of gaining classification with most survey societies.
Technical specifications
| Length | 7.07 metres |
| Width | 2.72 metres |
| Cockpit length | 3.57 metres |
| Cockpit width | 1.53 metres |
| Cushion height | 377mm front, 315mm rear |
| Max recommend speed | 36 knots(65km/h) on smooth water 27 knots(50km/h) on smooth hard surface 54(100km/h) knots on ice |
| Cruising speed | 25 to 30 knots |
| Crew | 1 operator/pilot |
| Accommodation | 8 passengers |
| Payload | 850 kg without air conditioning, 800 with air conditioning |
| Overload Payload | Up to 1000 kg (2,205 lbs) (reduced performance & good conditions) without rear cabin or air-conditioning. |
| Engine | Subaru EJ25, DOHC, EFI, at 135kW (180hp). |
| Fuel/Petrol | From 9 to 16 l/hr (2.4 to 4.2 USGPH) average at cruise approx 13.5 l/hr (3.6 USGPH). |
| Hull construction | RTM moulded using non-woven E-glass fabrics and Divinycell® PVC foam core. Under-hull Urethane landing pads for abrasion protection |
| Skirt type | Pressurised bag tapered from front to back with larger sections at the front for improved wave clearance. All fingers are separate and detachable. |
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