| Vanguard 18 Medium Commercial Hovercraft by Vanair |
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 | The Vanguard 18, by Vanair, is a high-performance and exceptionally rugged medium commercial hovercraft that is capable of carrying nineteen people in all weather in great comfort. This hovercraft would be ideal for water taxi, search and rescue and disaster event command and control center in water-logged or marginal terrain.
Power is provided by a 350 horsepower Cummins diesel. Full control is
exercised by a conventional steering wheel to a hydraulically-assisted
power steering system and a fully reversing propeller. |
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| Specifications For the Vanair Vanguard 18: | Standard Features of the Vanguard 18: |
| Hull & Superstructure | Aluminum |
| Length | 36' 4" / 11.2 mtrs |
| Width - solid structure | 14' 5" / 4.41 mtrs |
| Width - for shipping | 9' / 3.51 mtrs |
| Height - off cushion | 10' 4" / 3.2 mtrs |
| Weight - Maximum Gross | 15,325 lbs. / 6,966 kgs |
| Obstacle Clearance | 18" / .45 mtrs |
| Fuel Capacity | 69.6 gallons US / 271 litres |
| Engine |
Cummins 350 HP Diesel |
| Seating | 19 - including Operator |
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- Twin, individually-controlled Lift Fans
- Variable Lift/Thrust Control System
- Elevator pitch trim control
- Variable Pitch, fully reversing Propeller
- Loop and Segmented Skirt System
- Cabin Heating and Ventilation
- Navigation Lights
- Tinted Windows
- GPS
- VHF Radio
- Ballast Tanks
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| Performance: | Optional Equipment for the Vanguard 18: |
| Payload - (including Fuel) | 6,000 lbs. / 2,727 kgs |
| Speed - cruise on water | 35 mph / 56 kph |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 US gals / 27 litres per hr. |
| Endurance | 10 hours |
| Wave Height - Full Load | 39" / 1.0 mtrs |
| Breaking | Reversing Propeller |
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- Air Conditioning (dual unit)
- Boarding Ladder with Hand Rails
- Cargo Area Tie-downs
- Custom Exterior Paint Scheme
- Custom Interior
- Engine Heater Unit - Arctic
- Fitted Cover
- Interior Communication System
- Life Raft
- On-board Spares Kit (contains essential unique tools)
- Radar - Furuno
- Safety Kit for Water Operations
- Spot Light - Remote Control
- Shipping Pallet
- Shrink Wrapping
- Spreader Bar (for hoisting)
- Trailer
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