Alaska Hovercraft Venture: AP.1-88

The fully amphibious AP.1-88 model is designed as a fast passenger ferry but can be employed in a variety of roles such as offshore logistics, seismic survey, anti-pollution measures, search and rescue missions and police and customs roles.

With low noise levels and aircraft-type seats, the AP.1-88 model will transport up to 80 passengers in comfort. At cruise speeds to 40 mph while generating low operating costs.

The AP.1-88 model runs 6 - 8 hours on a normal fuel load but greater ranges can be accomplished by reducing the payload and by using the built-in ballast fuel tanks. Some of the AP.1-88's features include diesel power, welded aluminum alloy construction and simple maintenance.

AP1-88(5).jpg 15.3 K The AP.1-88 is equipped with a modern communication and navigation system that includes VHF radios, surface search radar and a global positioning system (GPS).

The AP.1-88 is designed and constructed to the IMO Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft and is classified by Det Norske Veritas.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Length Overall:	70.0 ft
Beam Overall:	36.1 ft
Height (on landing pads):	26.0 ft
Height (hovering):	29.2 ft
Maximum Operating Weight:	74,000 lb.
Maximum Disposable Load:	16,000 lb.
Maximum Fuel Capacity (including ballast allowance):	600 U.S. gal.
Total Fuel Consumption (at continuous power):	60 gallons per hour
Maximum No. of Passenger Seats:	80
Maximum Calm Water Speed:	40+ mph
Propulsion:	2 x 2.74 m (9.0 ft) diameter shrouded propellers
Fans:	8 x 0.84 m (2.75 ft) diameter centrifugal type
Engines:	Lift - Two Deutz BF10L413FC marine diesels (390 hp cont. each)
Engines:	Propulsion - Two Deutz BF12L413FC marine diesels (500 hp cont. each)