Kaimen
Kaimen
The Kaiman is a state-of-the-art small amphibious hovercraft designed for military and industrial applications. It features advanced technology and materials for high performance and is easy to operate and maintain. It can function in diverse climatic conditions, from tropical to polar regions.
- Quiet, large diameter thrust propeller with low tip speed.
- Safe, guarded propellers, watertight compartments, and fire zoning.
- Exceptional payload capacity and earning capability.
- Bag and finger skirt combination for high obstacle clearance and stability.
- Economical 4-stroke engines without polluting oil mixes.
- Simple mechanical equipment for easy maintenance.
- Road transportable without wide load permits.
The Kaiman offers an excellent payload-to-size ratio, making it easily transportable and capable of fitting within a 20’ shipping container. It can be launched from a quick launch trailer and meets high construction standards for classification by survey societies.
- Dimensions (Hovering/Transporting): Length 7,078 mm/6,556 mm, Width 2,726 mm/2,411 mm, Height 2,234 mm/1,950 mm.
- Cockpit: Length 3,150 mm, Width 1,650 mm.
- Cushion Height: 350 mm Front, 320 mm Rear.
- Obstacle Clearance: 250 mm.
- Wave Height Clearance: 700 mm at a pitch of 10 meters or more.
- Maximum Recommended Speed: 100 km/hr on smooth ice, 55 km/hr on smooth water, 28 km/hr on smooth land.
- Economical Cruising Speed: 37 to 46 Knots on smooth water.
- Max Wind Speed: 37 km/hr gusting to 46 km/hr.
- Seating: 1 crew plus 7 passengers.
- Minimum Operating Weight: 930 kg with safety equipment.
- Payload: 850 kg+, Overload Payload: Up to 1000 kg.
- Engine: Subaru EJ25 DOHC EFI at 135 kW (180hp).
- Fuel Capacity: 100 Litres.
- Hull Construction: Infusion moulded using non-woven E-glass fabrics and Divinycell® PVC foam core with urethane landing pads for hull protection.
Catalog excerpts
24B August Lane, Alberton, QLD 4207, Australia The Kaiman design represents the latest advances in small amphibious hovercraft. The design is leading edge technology and incorporates the latest commercially available and appropriate high technology materials and manufacturing techniques for advanced performance. It is easily operated and maintained by its owners. The Kaiman is designed primarily for Military and Industrial applications and as such it is a high performance yet simple design easily operated and maintained with a minimum of crew training. The Kaiman is designed to operate in a wide variety of climatic conditions ranging from the hottest tropics to the extreme cold of the polar arctic regions. - COMMERCIAL HOVERCRAFT - - Quiet, large diameter thrust propeller with low tip speed. - Safe, guarded propellers, watertight compartments, Are zoning. - Exceptional payload capacity in its class, unbeatable earning capability. - Bag and finger skirt combination for high obstacle clearance with stability. - Economical 4 stroke engines. No polluting oil mixes. - Simple and effective mechanical equipment, easy maintenance. - Road transportable, load and go without wide load permits.
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The Kaiman has an exceptionally good payload to size ratio allowing good load capability and remaining easily transportable. It can fit within a 20' shipping container and is easily transported and launched from a special quick launch trailer. The Kaiman is built to a very high standard and is capable of gaining classification with most survey societies. When Hovering Cockpit Length Cockpit Width Cushion Height Isolated Obstacle Wave Height Clearance Recommended Speed I 00 km/hr (54 knots) on smooth ice 55 km/hr (30 Knots) on smooth water 28 km/hr (15 Knots) on smooth land Economical Cruising...
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