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Griffon BHT Hovercraft

Model BHT (three models; BHT 130, BHT-150)

Largest Griffon hovercraft in operation: three models with 18-21 tonne payload, 130-180 passengers, 1.8m obstacle clearance and 45+ knots.

Description

The BHT is the largest hovercraft currently in operation from the Griffon range. It is offered in three models with 18-21 tonnes of payload, carrying logistics, passengers and vehicles over long distances, in passenger and well deck configurations. The payload allows ballistic protection and mounted equipment to be added. The Korean Coast Guard received the BHT-150 in 2014, the largest hovercraft Griffon Hoverwork has built at 31 metres long with 20 tonnes of payload.

Key features

  • Length 29.3-33.7 m and beam 15 m (hovering)
  • 18-21 tonne payload; 130-180 passengers
  • 1.8 m obstacle clearance
  • Speeds of 45+ knots
  • Passenger or well deck configuration

Specifications

Length (hovering)29.3-33.7m
Beam (hovering)15m
Passengers130-180
Payload18-21 Tonnes
Obstacle clearance1.8m
Speed45+ Knots

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