| Viking 12 Medium Commercial Hovercraft by Vanair |
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 | The Viking 12 by Vanair is a high-performance and exceptionally rugged medium
commercial hovercraft that is capable of carrying 12 passengers and one crew member in all weather and 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 275 horsepower Cummins diesel. Control is exercised by a fly-by-wire joystick coupled to a hydraulically-assisted power steering system.
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| Specifications For the Vanair Viking 12: | Standard Features of the Vanair Viking 12: |
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Hull &
Superstructure |
Aluminum |
| Length |
31' 6" / 9.64
mtrs |
| Width - solid structure |
14' 5" / 4.41
mtrs |
| Width - for shipping |
8' 5" / 2.59
mtrs |
| Height - off cushion |
10' 2" / 3.1
mtrs |
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Payload |
4,000 lbs. /
1,818 kgs |
| Obstacle Clearance |
18" / .45 mtrs |
| Fuel Capacity | 69.6 gallons US /
271 litres |
| Engine |
Cummins 275HP Diesel |
| Seating | 13 - 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
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| Performance: | Optional Equipment for the Viking 12: |
| Speed - cruise on water |
35 knots /
64.9 kph |
| Fuel Consumption |
7.3 imp
gals/ 33 litres per hr. |
| Endurance | 8 hours |
| Wave Height - Full Load | 39" / 1.0 mtrs |
| Breaking | Reversing Propeller |
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Pitch and
Trim Control |
Elevators |
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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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