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The Hellenic Polar Research Center has also 2 types of small hovercraft, both of domestic design. In 1970's HCPR purchased 3 RTK Marine Tiger 4 for Antarctica and later ordered polarized hovercraft from Hellenic Hoverwork, which had a 7.3m (ACV-7) and a 9m (ACV-9). These were also in service with Navy (ACV-9) for training, Hellenic Forest Service and sold to several countries as well.

ACV-7A/B

Dimensions : 7,3 x 3,5 (m)
Weight : 950-980 kg
Propulsion : 1 x VW R5 Tdi 120-160 hp diesel, twin prop
Speed : 30-35 kn /40-42kn
Range : 250-280 nm (economical speed, zero wind)

ACV-9A

Dimensions : 9 x 4,0 (m)
Weight : 3,7 t (1,2t payload)
Propulsion : 2 X VW R5 Tdi 160 hp diesel, twin prop
Speed : 30-35 kn
Range : 400 nm (economical speed, zero wind)

ACV-9B

Same except 2 VW V6 Tdi 225hp diesel, speed 40-42 kn
Weight : 4,6 tn (2t payload)

Link for RTK Marine Tiger 4:

www.jameshovercraft.co.uk/hove…

Description
The Hellenic Polar Research Center has also 2 types of small hovercraft, both of domestic design. In 1970's HCPR purchased 3 RTK Marine Tiger 4 for Antarctica and later ordered polarized hovercraft from Hellenic Hoverwork, which had a 7.3m (ACV-7) and a 9m (ACV-9). These were also in service with Navy (ACV-9) for training, Hellenic Forest Service and sold to several countries as well.

ACV-7A/B

Dimensions : 7,3 x 3,5 (m)
Weight : 950-980 kg
Propulsion : 1 x VW R5 Tdi 120-160 hp diesel, twin prop
Speed : 30-35 kn /40-42kn
Range : 250-280 nm (economical speed, zero wind)

ACV-9A

Dimensions : 9 x 4,0 (m)
Weight : 3,7 t (1,2t payload)
Propulsion : 2 X VW R5 Tdi 160 hp diesel, twin prop
Speed : 30-35 kn
Range : 400 nm (economical speed, zero wind)

ACV-9B

Same except 2 VW V6 Tdi 225hp diesel, speed 40-42 kn
Weight : 4,6 tn (2t payload)

Link for RTK Marine Tiger 4:

www.jameshovercraft.co.uk/hove…