This model, manufactured by Universal Hovercraft, is sold on a turnkey basis and is appropriate for residential, industrial, commercial and military use. It was first designed as a regular hovercraft vehicle, but now has the capacity for added wings that allow a greater altitude of up to six feet above the earth's surface. It is a high performance vehicle, reaching speeds of up to 75 mph, and it can jump over obstacles up to 20 feet carrying four to six passengers. It is considered a boat, so no pilot's license is required, making it ideal for a tourist vehicle.
Universal Hovercraft
1218 Buchanan St.
Rockford, IL 61101
815-963-1200
hovercraft.com
This Wigetworks GEV model is designed for speed, safety, comfort and efficiency for a passenger and light cargo alternative to sea transportation. It meets maritime regulatory requirements for a high speed vehicle. Made of lightweight composite material 17 m long with a 15 m wingspan, it is easy to maneuver over moderate seas at very competitive speeds. Its air propellers are driven by an automotive type engine. The name refers to the eight passenger capacity, which includes two crew members.
Wigetworks PTE LTD
123 Genting Lane, #05-04 Yenom Industrial Building
Singapore 349574
011-65-6745-0823
wigetworks.com
This sea skimming marine craft is manufactured by an Australian company and is classified as a Class B WIG craft the by U.N. International Maritime Organization (IIMO). It boasts reduced costs over conventional aircraft with the same payload, including greater fuel economy. The Sea Eagle is 12.5 m long, 11.5 m wide and 3.5 m high, weighs 1120 kg with a 700 kg payload capacity and holds 180 liters of fuel. It is powered by a 300 hp Lycoming 10-540 engine. It can travel at about 130 km/h, skimming over the sea at about 10 to 50 percent of the wingspan and can jump up to 50 m above the sea.
Sea Eagle International Limited
7/3 Lumeah Rd.
Somerville 3931
Victoria Australia
011-613-59774434
seaeagle.org
