Military hovercraft
8000 TD(M)
Griffon Hoverwork
- 21.2m 
69' 7"ft
The 8000TD, and its military version the 8000TD(M), is powered by two water cooled diesel. Since a hovercraft obviously can not pick up raw cooling water whilst traveling over land the 8000TD's engines are radiator cooled.
Whereas the 8000TD is the same overall length as the 4000TD, it is nearly one metre wider. However, with its two 596kW (800hp) engines compared to the 4000TD's two 386kW(525hp) engines, it is far more powerful and seems to be the preferred choice for military operators. Please see the news page for the news on the six 8000TD(M) ordered by the Indian Coast Guard. Depending upon configuration, the 8000TD carries a 8 -10 tonnes payload.
In its commercial role, this high speed amphibious craft can carry 80 passengers in airline - type seats, plus their luggage. It is also proving of interest to various airport crash rescue authorities where it is capable of rescuing many more people and can be equipped with full fire fighting, first aid and rescue apparatus. The 8000TD can also be equipped with a bow ramp and carry small conventional or tracked vehicles, or a combination of people, cargo/freight and a vehicle.
In the military role, these craft are particularly useful for amphibious assault, logistics support and fast attack - perhaps lying up on an unprepared beach under trees and then taking the direct line (regardless of deep water channels, mud, sand, rock etc.) to intercept.
69' 7"ft
The 8000TD, and its military version the 8000TD(M), is powered by two water cooled diesel. Since a hovercraft obviously can not pick up raw cooling water whilst traveling over land the 8000TD's engines are radiator cooled.
Whereas the 8000TD is the same overall length as the 4000TD, it is nearly one metre wider. However, with its two 596kW (800hp) engines compared to the 4000TD's two 386kW(525hp) engines, it is far more powerful and seems to be the preferred choice for military operators. Please see the news page for the news on the six 8000TD(M) ordered by the Indian Coast Guard. Depending upon configuration, the 8000TD carries a 8 -10 tonnes payload.
In its commercial role, this high speed amphibious craft can carry 80 passengers in airline - type seats, plus their luggage. It is also proving of interest to various airport crash rescue authorities where it is capable of rescuing many more people and can be equipped with full fire fighting, first aid and rescue apparatus. The 8000TD can also be equipped with a bow ramp and carry small conventional or tracked vehicles, or a combination of people, cargo/freight and a vehicle.
In the military role, these craft are particularly useful for amphibious assault, logistics support and fast attack - perhaps lying up on an unprepared beach under trees and then taking the direct line (regardless of deep water channels, mud, sand, rock etc.) to intercept.
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