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Short intro into Alpha-II
craft
The Alpha-II is the ultimate in luxury cruising. If you enjoy
high speed water sport, prepare to be seduced. High performance and great
handling are not enough - a true Hovercraft must also have the power to
seduce and entertain you.
These unique models offer an exciting but rare combination of style,
speed and comfort along with environmental friendliness. Here you meet
the best available craft for both commercial and recreational use. The
choice for our customers is virtually unlimited.
The Alpha-II has vast operating range including but certainly not limited
to recreational yachting, convenient VIP transportation services (6 pax
license ) as well as cruise ship tender (rescue man over board -
ship to shore transportation in case of emergency transport) which requires
amphibious capability.
The Alpha-II is unlike any other Hovercraft. You can feel the difference
in the first few miles of flight- since your ideas are included in the
development of your craft.
The relationship between craft and pilot is extraordinarily close,
and through this intimacy you feel more in control, more in touch with
the way the craft handles and behaves.
This aggressive Hovercraft is available with your personal custom build cabin
section for either 5 persons (22' length ) or 7 persons ( 25' length ).
The powerful lift unit as well as
thrust unit are fix components for all four models of the Alpha-II series. This allows a
big amount of flexibility in the passenger / payload area while a
proven performance in the whole design series with relatively short set up time for
each model. This allows us to concentrate all our attention to your custom
build cabin and helms area. As seen in the following custom layout.
The key features of the Alpha-II exceed Hovercraft standards.
A few details :
- B13 Rotary engine as power plant with quiet 175 Hp on base engine.
- 58 hp Fluid power drive for the lift unit
- 4 totally enclosed thrust fans for low Db level.
- high output quiet centrifugal fan for lift
- Low overall craft height for maximum performance while minimum drag
, easy trailing and storage
- large amount of watertight flotation compartments for your safety.
As well as the Alpha II
flight control system is intended to provide a more natural driving
experience for the operator. The unique control surfaces operate in both
the thrust and speed generated air stream domains.
General specifications for Alpha - II Series
| Description |
Alpha-II-4 |
Alpha-II - 6 |
| Length : |
22' |
25' |
| Width : |
106" |
| Cockpit length : |
7' |
9' |
| Cockpit width : |
6'6" |
| Cushion height : |
12" |
| Max. recommended save speed
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30 knots on
smooth (water/land/ice) surface |
| Planing speed : |
6 - 8 knots |
| Accommodation : |
4 passenger |
6 passenger |
| Crew : |
1 pilot / operator |
| Lift unit : |
Fluid power
( hydraulic ) 58 Hp |
| Thrust engine : |
B13 ( 3 rotor
) rotary engine 175 hp |
| Fuel consumption : |
5 gal / hour cruising 7 gal / hour
max. |
| Fuel capacity : |
24 gal. |
| Skirt type : |
Basic - pressurized
bag / Optional bag and finger skirt |
| Lift system : |
dual intake
centrifugal fan in 100% housing |
| Thrust system : |
Dual square
duct, 4 variable pitch 32" multi-wing fan , belt driven in totally
enclosed duct |
| Rudder : |
hydraulic,
multiple blade on thrust exit area ( 2' by 8') |
For further information feel free to contact us at:
michael@4wings.com
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