Build complete on Kuwait Coastguard's 8100TD
The manufacture of the Griffon 8100TD for the Kuwait Coast Guard (KCG) has been completed this week at Griffon Hoverwork’s base in Southampton, UK.
The 8100TD, based on the popular 8000TD craft, will be operated in the un-marked shallow creeks and riverine areas around Sabiyah and Bubiyan islands. The hovercraft will be used for customs and policing duties, as well as for search and rescue, maritime pollution limitation and logistics support.
The Coast Guard also operates five 470TDs, which have a normal payload of 470kgs and are designed to carry 5 personnel at speed of 30 knots. The new purchase will provide far greater capabilities; the 8100TD will have a multi-purpose role and be able to carry a combination of 36 troops, a 4×4 vehicle and logistics equipment. To ensure that the crew can perform their role to the best of their abilities, the 8100TD has been specially designed to have comfortable amenities, including accommodation, seating, washroom and mess area.
The KCG will potentially be operating their craft in hostile conditions, so for the safety of the crew the craft has been fitted with the latest light weight armour protection. The craft will also have a 0.5 calibre machine gun, night vision equipment, a crane and a special well-deck (complete with bow ramp) to carry a vehicle. Double air conditioning is provided to cope with temperatures sometimes exceeding 50° C, and each craft is powered by two Iveco Vector 20 C8 water-cooled diesel engines and two controllable pitch propellers.
To support the KCG’s operations, Griffon Hoverwork will provide a complete training package for the piloting, maintenance and tactical operations to ensure that the hovercraft are used to their maximum potential.
The craft left Griffon Hoverwork’s premises in Hythe yesterday and will remain in Southampton Docks until it is shipped on Monday.
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