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Griffon Hoverwork 2000TDlarger figure on 0 of 2
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
mariners
Single source26 mariners[source]
1 Deutz diesel engine for lift and propulsion
Single source1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Griffon Hoverwork 2000TD | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Builders | Griffon Hoverwork , United Kingdom[source] | — |
| Type | Hovercraft[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
| Propulsion | 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion[source] | diesel engine[source] |
| Notes | 20 Passengers[source] | — |
| Name | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
| Completed | — | 2007[source] |
| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
| Status | — | Active[source] |
| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |