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Akar-class replenishment oilerlarger figure on 2 of 3
Griffon Hoverwork 8000TDlarger figure on 1 of 3
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Measured figures
Length
Single source145.1 m (476 ft 1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Akar-class replenishment oiler | Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD |
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| Power | 4,847 kW (6,500 hp) diesel engine, one shaft.[source] | 2 × MTU 12V183 TB32 diesel engines[source] |
| Name | Akar[source] | Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD[source] |
| Operators | Turkish Navy[source] | — |
| Built | 1987–1995[source] | — |
| Completed |
22.52 m (73 ft 11 in)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single source30,000 kg[source]
full load
Single source19,350 t (19,040 long tons ) (full load)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Type | Replenishment oiler[source] | hovercraft[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | AN/SPG-34 fire-control radar[source] | — |
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| Armament | 2 Bofors 40 mm L/70 guns 1 Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS[source] | 1 x 12.7 mm machine gun[source] |
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| Aviation facilities | Aft helicopter pad[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | Turkey[source]Akar class · explicit construction country for both ships; not inferred from operating navy or yard address | — |
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| Manufacturer | Gölcük Naval Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar built byGölcükNavalShipyard; YarbayKudretGüngör built bySedefShipyard; separate named class members Sedef Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar built byGölcükNavalShipyard; YarbayKudretGüngör built bySedefShipyard; separate named class members Gölcük Naval Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar A-580 original construction Sedef Shipyard[source]Akar class · Yarbay Kudret Güngör A-595 original construction | — |
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| Builders | — | Griffon Hoverwork[source] |
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| Tonnage | — | 8,000kg[source] |
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| Propulsion | — | 2 MTU 12V183 TB32 diesel engines for lift and propulsion, driving 2 variable-pitch propellers[source] |
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| Capacity | — | 42-56 passengers[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 2,000 litres[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD is a twin-engine fully-amphibious hovercraft. In Indian service, it has been typically operated by a complement of 11 personnel, which includes a pair of officers. Each craft has sufficient capacity to support payloads of up to 8,000 kilograms (18,000 lb), making it suitable to carry a mixture of passengers, vehicles and miscellaneous equipment for conducting disaster relief and medical evacuation missions. In a typical all-passenger configuration, between 42 and 56 personnel can be carried.[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Power is provided by a pair of 588 kilowatts (789 hp) radiator-cooled Iveco diesel engines, supplied by the German engine manufacturer MTU , which drive the craft's 2.6 metres (8 ft 6 in) variable-pitch propellers . To minimise maintenance requirements and increase durability, many of the craft features a touchscreen -based condition monitoring system that warns the crew of excessive vibration and other unfavourable conditions in and around the drivetrain in real-time. This propulsion system reportedly enables the craft to achieve a top speed of 53.5 knots (99.1 km/h; 61.6 mph), making it suitable for high-speed patrolling while traversing coastal shallow waters, marshy areas, and creeks as well as across deep seas.[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The hull of the 8000TD is primarily composed of lightweight marine grade aluminium alloy, while other elements comprise a high proportion of composite materials , which are typically moulded for greater strength and longevity. According to Griffon Hoverwork, each craft has an anticipated typical lifespan of 20 years with proper and regular servicing. It is fitted with a 1.25 metres (4 ft 1 in) skirt which has been designed to deliver consistent and safe performance over various terrain and weather conditions. Later-built craft features improved seakeeping capabilities and a higher top speed, along with greater clearance, and more advanced onboard navigation and surveillance systems. For military operators, the craft has also typically been fitted with a single 12.7 millimetres (0.50 in) machine gun, which can be equipped to be remotely operated. Some operators have opted to fit their 8000TDs with bow ramps, enabling road vehicles to be readily embarked and disembarked as required.[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 30,000 kg[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Payload: 8,000 kg[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 22.52 m[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 5.52 m[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Beam: 11 m[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 50 knots or 92 km/h[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Armament: 1 x 12.7 mm machine gun[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Propulsion: 2 × ducted CP aircrew propellers, 1,600 bhp[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fuel capacity: 2,000 litres[source]Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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