Commercial hovercraft Hovertrek™

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Overview
Founded in 1960, Neoteric is the original and most experienced manufacturer of light hovercraft, with customers in 50+ countries. The Hovertrek™ is Neoteric's flagship light hovercraft, featuring an innovative patented reverse-thrust system that enables braking and reversing to improve maneuverability and safety in marine and littoral operations.

Design & Features

• Hovertrek™ single-engine, single-fan configuration optimized for performance and compact footprint.
• Patented reverse-thrust system enabling braking and reverse maneuvers; unique among light hovercraft.
• Excellent maneuverability and enhanced safety for confined, shallow or remote water operations.
• Operates over multiple surfaces: pavement, grass, rocky/shallow water, sand, mud, thin or broken ice (capable of riding on thin ice).
• High positive flotation (reported up to 1.5× craft weight).
• 70+ configurable options available, including tactical gear, custom mounts and mission-specific fittings.
• Designed for rescue, recreational, commercial and military applications.

Use cases / Typical customers

• Sheriff, police and fire departments
• Environmental and fisheries research organizations
• Oil-spill response agencies
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other civil agencies
• Air forces and border security units
• Dive teams, national park services, airport police/fire/EMS
• Private recreational owners and specialist commercial operators (mining, spraying, etc.)

Training & Services
Neoteric provides certified Hovercraft Pilot Training at its training location in Terre Haute, Indiana; on-site training, test flights and maintenance courses are available to buyers upon request.

Events
Event: FDIC International — Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft in flight
Date: April 20-25, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana — Outdoor demo booth

Multimedia
The site includes video content and embedded instructional/rescue videos (example: a hovercraft rescue training video).

Specifications / Technical data

• Model / Series: Hovertrek™
• Manufacturer: Neoteric Hovercraft, Inc.
• Proprietary feature: Patented reverse-thrust braking and reversing system
• Drive/propulsion: Single engine / single fan (Hovertrek design)
• Terrain capability: pavement, grass, mud, sand, rocky shallow water, broken/thin ice
• Customization: 70+ configurable options and mission-specific fittings
• Typical roles: Rescue, recreational, commercial, military
• Training: Certified pilot training and test flights available