Designed to be tough and handle the worst of environmental extremes, the Vanair Vanguard offers unparalleled performance and economy of operation in the medium utility Hovercraft field. Powered by a 350 horsepower Cummins Diesel engine, the Vanair Vanguard provides excellent payload capability at low fuel consumption and operating costs. The Vanair Vanguard comes equipped to go to work, with required navigation lights, marine VHF radio, GPS, cabin heating and ventilation as standard equipment.
Built primarily of marine grade aluminum, the Vanair Vanguard will provide many years of trouble-free passenger and freight-hauling service in demanding commercial applications.
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SPECS OF THE VANAIR VANGUARD 18 PASSENGER
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HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE
LENGTH
WIDTH
HEIGHT 0FF CUSHION
PAYLOAD INCLUDING FUEL
CUSHION HEIGHT
FUEL CAPACITY
ENGINE CUMMINS DIESEL
SEATING CAPACITY W/OPERATOR
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ALUMINUM
36' 4"
14' 5"
10' 11"
5000 LBS
20"
60 IMP GALS
350HP
19
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18 Passenger
Marine Grade
11.05 METERS
4.42 meters
3.10 meters
2267 KGS
0.50 METERS
271 LITERS
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PERFORMANCE DATA OF THE VANAIR VANGUARD 18 Passenger
SPEED - cruise on water - 35 Knots - 64.9 KMPH
FUEL CONSUMPTION - 7.3 GAL./HR - 35 LITERS
ENDURANCE - 7 Hours
WAVE HEIGHT - FULL PAYLOAD - 39" - 1 Meter
BRAKING - FULL REVERSING - VARIABLE PITCH - PROPELLER
PITCH & TRIM CONTROL - ELEVATORS & LIQUID BALLAST
SKIRT SYSTEM - LOOP & SEGMENT
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STANDARD FEATURES OF THE VANAIR VANGUARD 18 Passenger
Lift Fans on each side to provide the lift for the craft
Variable lift/thrust control system
Ballast system
Elevator pitch trim control
Variable Pitch - Full Reversing Propeller
Loop and segmented skirt system
Anti spray skirt
Windshield wipers
Cabin heating and ventilation
Complete instrumentation
Navigation Lights
Tinted windows
GPS
VHF Radio
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VANAIR VANGUARD 18 Passenger
Boarding Ladder with Hand Rail
Radar
Life Raft
On-board spares kit
Air Conditioning
Cargo area tie-downs
Custom interior
Custom exterior paint scheme
Remote control spot light
Interior communication system
Complete Safety Kit for water operations
Spreader Bar to lift craft
Fitted cover
Custom Trailer
Shipping Pallet
Shrink Wrapping
Engine Artic Heater
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BENEFITS of the VANAIR HOVERCRAFT
Superior control
Full control under static hover conditions
Control during braking and reverse
Responsive pitch trim control
Precise pitch control by elevators
Craft is equipped with ballast tanks
Removable Sides
Highly Transportable
Small Storage Requirements
Hydrodynamic Planing Surface Hull
Safe recovery in rough water in the event of engine failure
Loop Segmented Skirt
Loop and segmented for passenger comfort
Anti spray skirt to reduce spray
Air Cushion Supply
Lift provided by two ducted fans
Welded aluminum hull and superstructure
Built primarily of Marine grade aluminum for many years of trouble free service
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