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Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD is a hovercraft. It was built by Griffon Hoverwork.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | 22.52 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 22.52 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 22.52 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 22.52 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 22.52 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
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Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD
Griffon Hoverwork
hovercraft
8,000kg
22.52 m (73 ft 11 in)
11 m (36 ft 1 in)
2 MTU 12V183 TB32 diesel engines for lift and propulsion, driving 2 variable-pitch propellers
53.5 knots (99.1 km/h; 61.6 mph)
42-56 passengers
15
30,000 kg
8,000 kg
5.52 m
50 knots or 92 km/h
1 x 12.7 mm machine gun
2 × MTU 12V183 TB32 diesel engines
365/42
2,000 litres
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.
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.
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.
Empty weight: 30,000 kg
Payload: 8,000 kg
Length: 22.52 m
Height: 5.52 m
Beam: 11 m
Maximum speed: 50 knots or 92 km/h
Armament: 1 x 12.7 mm machine gun
Propulsion: 2 × ducted CP aircrew propellers, 1,600 bhp
Fuel capacity: 2,000 litres
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
India