http://www.naval-technology.com/contractor...abs_hovercraft/



The M10 is one of the most technically advanced hovercraft in the world.



The ABS M10 is a medium lift hovercraft constructed from advanced composite materials.



This military hovercraft is able to achieve a higher speed with greater payload than any craft in its class.


Just exactly what we need for our Marines and other units in hunting down rebels hiding in marshy areas in Agusan and in bringing in troops to islands.

:armycheers:

Whay do you think, guys?

hovercraft is expensive to operate & maintain at kailangan yan ng mother ship or assault ship .

So, what's teh alternative for marshy or swampy battlefields? :dunno:

Paborito nila taguan ang Liguasan at remote islands eh.

expensive to buy

Would suggest the Boston Whaler as it's being used by the U.S. military and law enforcement units. I believe they donated some to the PN.

The History of Boston Whaler

Seventy thousand 13' Boston Whalers are the results of founder Richard T. Fisher's process called Unibond ™, a construction method that produces unsinkable boats. In 1958 Fisher showed his concept at the Boston Boat Show. It was a revolutionary boat like no other in the world. The boat became a legend almost overnight.

The legend began with stories about a boat that would support 10 people even when filled with water. It grew larger when his boats would not sink even after taking 1000 rounds of automatic weapon fire. On May 19, 1961 Life magazine featured a photograph of Fisher sitting in one of his boats as it was sawed in half. That photo made the name Boston Whaler famous worldwide. Subsequent photos, to the astonishment of the readers, depicted him driving away in the back half of the boat. Whaler also pioneered in 1961 the center console that today is the core of an $85 million industry.

Boston Whaler began producing military, law enforcement, fire/rescue and commercial workboats in 1983. There are thousands of agencies and companies counting on Whalers today.

With an inverted chine system that offered a stable, drier ride to the advanced hull shapes of today, the Whaler has evolved into everything from dinghies to big-muscled offshore fishing machines. As one of the most recognized boats in history, generations of people have grown up in a Whaler.[B][/B]

I understand that a multi-national company is making hovercrafts here in the Philippines. That the Marines are also going to be equipped with some and that the DOST had done research and made a test model. I'd like to ask if its possible to make an armored model of these? It would make a great light tank that could navigate most terrains. The probable question is on how it would handle the recoil of the cannons fitted to it.

OT. What about ATVs? Does the AFP currently have these in inventory? It sure would be nice to copy those ChiCom ones. Would make great rescue and resupply machines too like what happened to Quezon province.

They said in the other threads, hovercrafts are too noisy. It would alert the rebs of its arrival.

BTW, saw in the net 1 20 pax hovercraft for sale in the Philippines. Cost about USD250,000. I think it was a demo craft in one of the exhibits held here in the Philippines. Maybe they can use it as the prototype? That is, if budget permits of course?

Here's a site of the Russian Gus and Skate Class, smaller than the ZUBR class bought by Greece :

http://www.twilightarmouries.ca/Ships/Hovercrafts/GUS.htm

I also realized that this craft will fit perfectly for our "Search and Rescue" and Disaster Assistance operations.

Imagine if a plain gets inundated, Marine forces or even Army forces can easily get to the victims to rescue them?

The hovercrafts is really worth the investment.

Both peacetime and wartime, these assets will become very useful.

A nice site about the LCAC. The pics it entering and going out of its mothership reminds me of the Cyclone and its RHIB. A little bit loud when it arrives though.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/sys...cac-gallery.htm
:specool:

Imagine having our own ship launching a hovercraft, which is carrying a Simba or a V300, in preparation for an assault on an island where terrorists suich as the ASG are encamped or hiding?

Sana may mas maliit ng kaunti na version.

Here's a site for those smaller versions:

http://www.griffonhovercraft.com/military.html

what ever happened to this one? seems like it's small enough for brown water ops ...



ps-thanks for the pics usage.

sorry about that. here is the link, go to the bottom of the page.

http://philippinenavy.tripod.com/navy2.html

This largest ever hovercraft built in SG that is under development by ST Marines, ACV-1 which is abt 45m long and have drive thru carge deck for vehicles to enter from either the bow or stern with hydraulically operated ramp.

Hovercraft made by Griffon - 3 for Swedish Marines

FMV has placed the order for hovercraft with the British firm Griffon Hovercraft. The hovercraft are intended for the transportation of people and equipment, regardless of water depth and icing conditions.

The hovercraft are adapted for international operations, with features such as air conditioning, splinter protection and NBC protection like the Amphibious Battalion's other assault craft and landing craft.

The procurement, which has been made in international competition, has been ”design-to-cost”. This means that the maximum price of the product has been fixed. Competition has then had to decide how many of the Swedish Armed Forces’ wishes have been met. This arrangement has considerably reduced the project risks in comparison with conventional procurement, which is in line with the requirements expressed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

”We at FMV are very satisfied with the procurement. It will give the Armed Forces hovercraft that meet the requirements set within the financial framework the project has been given,” comments FMV project manager Sebastian Brunes.

The hovercraft have a load capacity of around 11 tonnes and can be used flexibly to transport 50 people and, for example, vehicles or containers. The hovercraft will be delivered between October 2006 and March 2007.

http://www.fmv.se/WmTemplates/page.aspx?id=1344

Interesting one. The capacity seems to suit our requirement for our amphibious assault.

The hovercraft in this photo looks like it only carries troops. The developers said that it can carry vehicles though. Maybe it is a variant for this application.

The SK-5 (ACV) Hovercrafts Vietnam:

http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/Museum/ACVSK-5.htm
https://www.quicktechhobby.com/Hovercrafts/...0HOVERCRAFT.htm

Maintenance cost was the issue for its short service.

BTW, what happened to this project?

i have to admit that i was initially skeptical of this M-10 especially the cost, but on further reading, it's only diesel-powered pala (as opposed to gas-guzziling turbines on the LCAC)

eh that's just like a small ferry or large motorboat. as for acquisition cost, the civilian passenger version

the military model is more versatile



so it may not be as unrealistic as first impressions make it appear, but one nagging doubt is all-weather performance: aren't air-cushion vehicles by design only good for calm seas? :dunno: - if so, there's always those Jurmos or other more conventional boats.

geez, the ABS Hovercraft site really makes for interesting reading

nicely done :thumb:

but to rule the roost in its chosen niche, ABS needs to take down the reigning champ first...oh, well :pushup:

Hovercrafts are not just excellent troop transports but also suited for rescue and delivery of relief goods to areas devastated by natural calamities like in Albay and in Leyte.

Since, we are frequented by typhoons, these crafts will always be necessary.

Thanks for joining the threads, Saver! :thumb:

Actually, i tried searching for the older thread but i just couldnt find it.

BTW, i believe there is a need for these hovercrafts. Fast beach landing for the Marines and the delivery of relief goods and rescue during peacetime are the benefis of having these.

I AGREE!!! there is really a need for air cushion vehicle/vessels for MULTI-PURPOSE / MULTI-TASK jobs.

i hope, and i still hope, that our gov't can take a look at this issue AGAIN....

What happened to that hovercraft project by the DOST and some said branch of the AFP? I've also sent a note to Sen. Lapid if he could lend his hovercraft during that landslide disaster in Quezon but got no response.

Is this the same type of Hovercraft that was featured in the History Channel Mail Call? If it is then the marines should get at least one for mobilization of its AFV and other hardware and of course troops.

I have no idea what happened about this. I knew it passed by our school during my college days... From what i heard at that time, everyone was excited about it. It was suppose to lead to a bigger hovercraft.

How about this one from the Greek navy :thumb:

Nice design for the greeks! :specool:

Tayo kaya, kelan kaya? :dunno:

THESE ARE RUSSIAN MADE HOVERCRAFTS ORDERED BY THE GREEKS. HEAVILY ARMED, BUT ARE GAS-GUZZLERS!

CAN CARRY A CAMPANY OF TRROPS AND ARMORED VEHICLES.

yep! it's russians alright! :thumb:

Sri Lankan Navy selling their Hovercraft for U.S. $ 2,700,000.00











Year Built 1998 - UK
Last Drydocked March 2006
Location Sri Lanka
Class Yes
GRT 20
Construction Material Single Skin FRP
Range 1,300 Nautical Miles
Weight Capacity 10 Tons Max.
Passengers 56 Passengers + 9 Staff

PARTICULARS
Feet Meters
Length 62.14 18.9
Breadth 28.97 8.8
Depth 3.28 1.0
Draft 1.38 .42
Speed 50 Knots Max.
40 Knots Cruise - .92 Meter Draft
Fuel Consumption 150 Liters per Hour at Max. Speed

http://www.maritimesales.com/PRA10.htm

Have it armed with a 0.50 cal HMG / 40mm GL combo you got yourself a deal...

I wonder why they want to get rid of it, it looks great and very useful...

hey! you got an exposed gunner out there.

kung sakaling mamatay lahat ng makina niyan sa gitna ng dagat, lulutang pa rin ba ang hovercraft sa tubig?

Amphibious Truck for the Phil Marines :banana:

NO HOVERCRAFTS FOR THE PMC

The DUKW (popularly pronounced "duck") is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks.