Milipol is host to numerous vehicle system but they are generally armored security vehicles. However, Air K Marine’s Hoverfly 580 hovercraft is something entirely different.
At over 20 feet long 10 feet wide it boasts a crew of one and up to five passengers. The Hoverfly 580 will do 54 knots on smooth ice, 30 knots on smooth water and 20 knots on smooth land.
During DSEI, Golden Arrow Marine exhibited quite a few maritime systems but this electric outboard by Torqeedo caught my eye. The Travel model is available in 1.5 & 3hp variants and utilizes a Lithium battery that can be recharged by solar panel.
During the recent DSEI show in London we saw the Humdinga, an amphibious 4×4 vehicle from Gibbs Technologies. It combines a carbon fiber hull with a water jet propulsion system. This combination means that the Humdinga will plane in conditions up to sea state 3 and maintain headway in sea state 4 with a maximum speed underway of 30mph. The range is 100 miles in water and 150 ashore. The suspension retracts at the push of a button in less than 5 seconds.
This is the rear deck area of the Humdinga. It’s got ample space for rescue operations as well as a table for a nice lunch. The maximum payload is 1,000kg but by removing the cabin roof, it can be extended to 2,000kg.
Proposed solution for Phase I of the USMC’s Amphibious Combat Vehicle program dominated the show floor with four companies displaying their systems. ACV is intended as a replacement for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle and replaces the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program cancelled in 2011. Phase I plans to purchase COTS wheeled vehicles which can be brought ashore using LCACs. Eventually, phase II will result in an actual amphibious armored vehicle that can come ashore under its own steam from the do well of an amphibious assault ship.
Morgan Advanced Materials is offering a ballistic variant (NIJ 0101.04 IIIA) of Gecko Headgear maritime helmet design. It comes in a single size with an inflatable liner which not only helps secure the helmet but also offers bouyancy. The helmet also holds certification as a mountaineering helmet. In addition to a face shield they also offer a ballistic facemask.
Made exclusively for Typhoon by Magnum, the Waterspider was designed specifically for maritime operations.
The upper is neoprene reinforced with Superfabric at the instep for use while fastroping. The toe and heel are likewise encased in rubber.
The Waterspider incorporates the Octopod outsole which is both oil and slip resistant. there is also a plate in the insole for stability while climbing ladders. The Black model is zippered while the Green model features a lacing system. Both models have an adjustable ankle strap.
The Torpedo SEAL is a wet submerible for up to two combat swimmers from James Fisher Defense. It can be transported in a NATO Standard 533mm torpedo tube and has a range of up to 10nm at a maximum speed of 4kts thanks to its onboard lithium polymer batteries.
Yes, that long, diagonal beast in the background is the Torpedo SEAL’s big brother the SEAL Carrier which will deliver a 6-man team up to 30nm.
Here are some basic specs:
Above, you can see the controls of the mini-sub.
Established in 1947, Typhoon is well known throughout Europe for providing FR dive and exposure suits. This is a Typhoon boat driver suit called the ISBO (Immersion Suit for Boat Operations) paired with FirstSpear kit. In fact, you’ll often see these two brands paired up over here.
The integrated boot is Kevlar reinforced on the toe.
The suit itself is PALS compatible.
Considering this suit was designed for use in the North Sea, this hood isnt overkill at all.
