1997 onwards by Hovertravel Limited. Status Undergoing a major refit and upgrade programme on the Isle of Wight, England. The hull is manufactured from welded marine grade aluminium. Forward propulsion is provided by 2 diesel engines each driving a fixed pitch 4 bladed propeller positioned within a duct.
Transmission is via a toothed belt and shafting.
Lift power is supplied from 2 air cooled diesel engines each driving centrifugal lift fans which are connected by shafting. Control is achieved primarily by vertical rudders situated immediately behind the propeller ducts, and secondarily through bow thrusters, which are powered by fans driven by the lift engines. Additional control inputs are available by varying engine power to include asymmetric application. A 24 volt electrical installation provides power to all systems via an essential services and a main busbar. The craft is fitted with an essential services battery and 2 start battery sets.