New 2000TD hovercraft for Peru Navy takes to the water

The 2 × 2000TD hovercraft, destined for Peru, took to the water today for the first time at Griffon Hoverwork’s base in Hythe, Southampton.

The hovercraft will be deployed in the northern Amazonian rivers to prevent drug smuggling activities along the Peruvian – Colombian borders. Every Griffon Hoverwork craft is designed specifically to meet the client’s needs, and in this case the craft are configured to carry a combination of troops and logistic equipment. Fitted with Radar, GPS, VHF radio and a thermal imaging system the craft are well equipped to operate on the unchartered shallow waterways.

The craft will be potentially operating in hostile environments, so to offer protection to the crew and troops, both craft will be fitted with armour protection and a GPMG/Gatling (machine gun).

Two officials from the Peruvian Navy will be present to witness the Factory Acceptance Tests and the craft are due to be delivered to Peru before the rainy season starts in October.

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