MilitaryH-181 (Griffon 8000TD)
Hovercraftconfirmed
Griffon/GRSE 8000 TD class is a series of hovercraft designed by Griffon Hovercraft Ltd, Southampton, England. It has proven to be one of Griffon's most commercially successful hovercraft. The 8000TD's most extensive customer has been the Indian Coast Guard, for which the order was jointly built by the Griffon Hoverwork and the Indian firm Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers. It has primarily been operated by military customers, including the Korea Coast Guard and the Saudi Arabian Border Guards.
Specifications
| Type | Hovercraft |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Griffon Hoverwork |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 22.52 m |
| Speed | 53.5 kn |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | confirmed |
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