SPECIFICATIONS

Lift & Propulsion

Lift is provided by a pair of contra-rotating axial flow fans. The lift airflow is controlled independently of engine RPM by a hydraulic pump system. This provides a very safe and efficient system. Propulsion is provided by 2 fixed pitch ducted propellers. The pitch can be changed manually for optimum performance, depending on the type and length of tour you are operating.

Dimensions:
Length (off cushion) 10.6m (35 feet)
Beam (off cushion) 4.1m (13.5 feet)
Heigth (off cushion) 2.15m (7.1 feet)

Weights:
Craft weight 3,300 kg (7,700 lbs)
Max Weight 5,500 kg (12,100) lbs

Performance:
Max speed (ice) 60 knots
Max speed (water) 45 knots

Weather Limitations:
Max wave 1.5 m at pitch of 20m+
Wind speed 25-30 knots

Controls, Fuel System & Skirt

The crafts directional control is provided by rudders fitted to the propeller duct. Elevators provide pitch and roll attitude control. Stainless steel tanks, 100 litres are located on each side of craft. Skirt is tapered full bag and segment type. Fingers are attached to bag and are easily removed for repair or replacement.

Passenger Comfort

The craft seating is comfortable, similar to a motor coach and can be easily removed for converting craft from passenger handling to cargo handling. The craft is attractive on the inside with removable carpet flooring, fabric on walls and ceiling. The craft is very quiet for passenger comfort. A deluxe intercom and stereo system provides for clear commentary and music. The craft is equipped with air conditioning for summer use and heaters for winter use.

 

 

Safety Equipment

The craft is equipped with an 18 passenger "Viking" life raft mounted in a rectangular box outside on the starboard side. A 9 passenger "Viking" life raft mounted outside in a rectangular box on port side. The life rafts do not interfere with passenger viewing. We have 22 adult Canadian Coast Guard certified life jackets as well as 8 children approved jackets. A life ring equipped with flashing light and 30 meters of line is located in side compartments on each side of craft. An assortment of flares is located in the cabin in a watertight holder. Spare accessories such as flashlights, fuses, toolbox and tools, spotlight, operating manuals and other incidentals are located in the craft at all times.

Fire Equipment

The craft is equipped with an engine room CO2 fire suppression system along with an ABC cabin fire suppression system, both systems approved by Transport Canada.

Navigation & Communication Equipment

The craft is equipped with: Ratheon GPS model RN300,
Ratheon Radar, Model Pathfinder, SL70
Ratheon VHF, DSC, Model 53, ]
Kenwood cassette receiver with P/A system KRC170

Spare Parts

The craft has a number of spare parts to insure no unexpected downtime due to an accident, vandalism or pilot error: one set of propellers, propeller leading edge protective tape, spare fingers, skirt fabric, adhesive for skirt repair, engine filters, hydraulic filters, one set of side windows, an assortment of stainless steel bolts, screws and nuts, spare floor carpeting, seat upholstery and touch up paint.

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