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Sea trials of hovercraft Christy 6143 fitted with a new eight-blade thrust propeller
Sea trials of hovercraft Christy 6143 fitted with a new eight-blade thrust propeller were held for customers from Moscow.
The trials have shown that performance, dynamics, thrust of the amphibious vehicle have become better.
The experienced customers, who had operated well-known Khivus, admitted that Christy 6143 surpasses other tested models in comfort, softness of running and amphibious qualities.
Now they are looking forward to their hovercraft delivery to the place of its operation.
Test drive of hovercraft Christy 6143
A regular test drive of Christy 6143 was held on 25th of November.
Test drive of hovercraft Christy 6143 on first ice
One more test drive of hovercraft Christy 6143 was held for a new owner on Monday.
The test drive of the amphibious vehicle was held in the following conditions: first ice, temperature of -3°C, gusty wind 10-12 m/s and high humidity. The hovercraft moved on thin ice, slush, shallow, sand and shore reed. Ability of the amphibian to pass different obstacles such as stones and tires was also tested. All skirt elements didn’t have any hint of damage.
In the process of test drive all hovercraft systems functioned as normal while hull icing was minimal. Despite frequent abrupt starts from water, quick sharp turns, strong gusty wind and training safe piloting methods in adverse weather conditions, only separate stern elements were exposed to icing. 2,5 hours in total were spent on water.
It should be noted that airmobile Christy 6143 has minimal spattering in contrast to similar hovercrafts of other manufacturers. This is not surprising because hovercraft Christy 6143 is really a flying boat, scarcely touching the surface.
Sea trials of the amphibious hovercraft Christy 6143 with redesigned flexible skirt elements
Christy Hovercraft has held sea trials of the amphibious hovercraft Christy 6143 with redesigned flexible skirt elements.
In course of the test drive various obstacles (scattered stones, floating tires of heavy-duty trucks) were cleared at different speeds, movement on sand surface and skills of operation in reduced visibility in the dark were trained.
During the tests everybody paid attention to incredibly soft running and minimum splattering on water.
Results of the trials:
- More confident start from water with different load
- Improved speed characteristics on water
- Improved hovercraft controllability
- Reduced turn radius
- Increased softness of running
- Increased reliability of the flexible skirt
- Increased safety of the hovercraft operation
Based on the results of the sea trials a list of additions and recommendations was made for the service manual for the end user.
Hovercraft Christy 6143 delivered to the Maritime Pilotage
Hovercraft Christy 6143 was handed over to the Maritime Pilotage of Saint Petersburg, whose representatives were trained to use special navigation equipment manufactured by FURUNO and STANDART HORIZON.
Sea trials of the amphibian Christy 6143 for another customer
Sea trials of the finished amphibian Christy 6143 were held for a customer from Murmansk.
Test-drive of the upgraded hovercraft Christy 6143 for the Maritime Pilotage
Christy Hovercraft has held test drive of the hovercraft Christy 6143 which was specially upgraded for the needs of the maritime pilots.
Non-standard lift engine hood was mounted at the customer request, providing exit through hovercraft fore while mooring to another craft.
Wide side decks are mounted alongside the hovercraft to provide free passage all around the amphibian. There is also navigation equipment as well as special communications equipment produced by FURUNO and STANDART HORIZON and additional BOSCH battery with capacity of 45 A•h.
During test drive this equipment was adjusted and tested in real conditions in the Gulf of Finland near the town of Kronshtadt. The results of the tests have shown that the decision to upgrade the hovercraft Christy 6143 was right.
Test drive of the upgraded hovercraft Christy 6143
Test drive of Christy 6143 has been held after its upgrading and fitting options at the customer request.
Test-drive of the new russian hovercraft Christy 6143 Military and its shipment to the customer
One more test drive of the new russian hovercraft Christy 6143 Military has been successfully held. Upon test drive completion the hovercraft was shipped to the customer.
Final running trial of the amphibian Christy 6143 before shipping
The final running trial of 6143 has been held before shipment to a new owner. Skills of driving on hard surface, grass, bumpy dirt road, water and marshy surface were trained in the process of the trial as well as descending and ascending a steep bank.
The steering and all the other units of the vehicle have been tested for accuracy and correctness of the operation. The test drive was held in the Leningrad Region, the Neva River, in a strong gusty wind and rapid river flow. The trial was successful, as always, without any comment and the client was satisfied with the results.
