Griffon Hoverwork Ltd has recently won a contract with the Swedish Coast Guard, the first tender bid to be conducted entirely online, to supply a Griffon 2400TD that will join their growing fleet of Griffon hovercraft. This is the same model recently purchased by the British Royal Marines (as shown in the picture, above), however it will be specially modified for use in cold temperatures with sump heaters, battery heaters, twin cabin heaters, heated windows and extensive insulation. In addition, it will have the capacity to carry two snow buggies. The new 13 metre, high-speed amphibious Griffon 2400TD (M)s offer a greater payload, performance and obstacle clearance than the 2000TD model. Each craft is powered by a 440hp liquid-cooled Deutz diesel engine, has a maximum payload of 2.4 tonnes and obstacle clearance of 0.73 metres. It will also be built with a variety of specialised and state of the art equipment, similar to their existing craft which have cellular phones, Coast Guard radio, GPS, radar and electronic compass. Stretchers and a large complement of crash rescue equipment are also carried. These 40 knots craft, which have a range of over 300 miles, will allow the Coastguard to patrol areas where it is difficult, if not impossible, for conventional craft to operate. The Swedish Coastguard currently operate three 2000TDs and this newer model will enhance their current operational capabilities. In addition, Griffon hovercraft are now in service with several Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Paramilitary forces overseas, including the Indian and Canadian Coastguards, which proves that Griffon Hoverwork is the world’s leading provider of hovercraft. 2009-11-30T16:28:35Z false 24 2009-12-01T09:47:40Z 1027 3