The Kalashnikov Group has completed sea trials of the Haska-10 air cushion vehicle (ACV). This was announced by Alan Lushnikov, President of JSC Kalashnikov Group, a member of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union.
The ship has been completed. This can be said with confidence, and we are starting discussions about its use with potential customers.
The Haska-10 is the largest civilian air cushion vehicle with flexible skirts (rigid fencing of the air cushion zone). They improve the model's handling while maintaining seaworthiness, amphibious capabilities, and speed.
The vessel was developed by the Rybinsk Shipyard (part of the Kalashnikov Group). The Haska-10 can operate in any conditions at extremely low temperatures down to -50°C.
Technical characteristics of the Haska-10:
- Length — 23.70 m.
- Width — 13.60 m.
- Height — 7.9 m.
- Full displacement — 46.2 t.
- Crew size — 3 people.
- Number of passengers — 12 people.
- Maximum speed at 50% reserves — 40 knots.
- Main engine power, kW — 2x1100 (2x1500) hp
- Cruising range on fuel reserves at a speed of 30 knots — 400 miles.
- Endurance — 3 days.
- Payload — 10 t.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that KMZ's "daughter" launched cargo flights to the Far North.
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