Indian Army, ministry of defence evaluating Goa Shipyard bid for hovercraft contract

[VeeraBahadur]

PANAJI: Goa Shipyard limited, the Vasco-based defence public sector unit has submitted its bid for the ambitious hovercraft project for the Indian Army which the Army and the ministry of defence is evaluating.

The Indian Army is looking to purchase heavy and light category military-grade hovercrafts, or Air cushioned Vehicle Troop Carriages to transport troops as well as logistic supplies.

Goa shipyard is the only contender for the heavy category hovercraft while in the light category, there are a total of two participants, including Goa Shipyard.

The Indian Army is keen to acquire a number of armed military hovercrafts for use in the Eastern theatre, which can cruise at 25-40 knots with 80 fully-equipped combat troops. The Indian Army also wants these hovercrafts to be able to carry battle gear, logistic requirements, and other equipment necessary for humanitarian as well as combat operations.

The India Army is currently evaluating the submitted bids and is expected to finalize the name of the contractor within three months, sources said.

In his first visit to the state after being appointed as the defence minister, Manohar Parrikar had said that Goa Shipyard had all the technical expertise to build hovercrafts and that the shipyard would be be the first shipyard in the country to build hovercrafts. Goa Shipyard will collaborate with Griffin, a UK-based company to develop the hovercrafts for the Indian Army.

 

[Prajapati]

".... armed military hovercrafts for use in the Eastern theatre"

Any idea what this means ? ....... are we going to invade BD

 

[The_Sidewinder]

".... armed military hovercrafts for use in the Eastern theatre"

Any idea what this means ? ....... are we going to invade BD

not a chance..

 

[Prajapati]

not a chance..

We did it once before

Maybe its for the Adaman Island.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

We did it once before

Maybe its for the Adaman Island.

Maybe Srilanka. Who knows??

 

[Prajapati]

Maybe Srilanka. Who knows??

Sri Lanka is SOUTH. This is said to be for the East. That leaves us with Andaman, BD, Burma, .....maybe N.E.

On second thought it might be for the Lake in Ladak where China has a presence.

 

[Dr. Sen]

Sri Lanka is SOUTH. This is said to be for the East. That leaves us with Andaman, BD, Burma, .....maybe N.E.

On second thought it might be for the Lake in Ladak where China has a presence.

Hovercrafts are best for swampy areas where tanks cannot cross and neither can boats. So welcome hovercraft!

I wonder.....where are the swampy lands located, hmmm.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Hovercrafts are best for swampy areas where tanks cannot cross and neither can boats. So welcome hovercraft!

I wonder.....where are the swampy lands located, hmmm.

It points to only two areas, one lies in Sar Creek, western boarder, other in Sundarban river basin in eastern boarder. So Sundarban is my bet.

 

[Prajapati]

It points to only two areas, one lies in Sar Creek, western boarder, other in Sundarban river basin in eastern boarder. So Sundarban is my bet.

So we are invading BD. I knew it

 

[The_Sidewinder]

So we are invading BD. I knew it

 

[Prajapati]

....................................

 

[Skull and Bones]

20-25 combat hovercraft with ATGMs and SR-SAM can do wonders.

 

[Kinetic]

SO its final that India again invading BD and Modi is going to visit BD to see what we are going to conquer.
But after seeing the situation there I don't think he will waste money.

we are coming with hovercraft...

 

[Prajapati]

This is what we are looking at , We already operate 12 of this.

• Length (m) hovering22.5
• Beam (m) hovering11
• Passengers (excl crew)56-75
• Minimum crew2
• Maximum payload (tonnes)12
• Normal endurance (hours)10
• Maximum Speed at full payload (knots)40
• Engine type (Diesel)2 X IVECO
• Hull MaterialMarine Grade Aluminium

Capable of travelling at high speeds over a variety of surfaces, the 8100TD is favoured by military, paramilitary and naval forces as a logistic or amphibious operational support craft, and can also be configured for passenger ferry services.

• At 22.5m by 11m the Griffon 8100TD is a fully amphibious hovercraft capable of carrying up to a maximum of 70 passengers plus two crew.
• This craft can accommodate a light armoured vehicle or a 20 foot ISO container as part of its 12 tonne payload.
• Its unique design permits many possible superstructure options with the same standard hull and machinery installation.
• The craft is powered by two water-cooled 630kW (840hp) Iveco diesel engines and has a hull constructed of marine grade aluminium.
• The craft has demountable side decks, of aluminium alloy construction, which enables it to be reduced in width for transportation by sea if required. Normally the craft is transported fully assembled. The side decks provide a working deck surface along both sides of the hull.
• The skirt loop is made from neoprene on nylon fabric and the segments are made from natural rubber coated nylon fabric. All the skirt components are accessible and changeable from outside, on land, without having to jack the craft.

 

[GR!FF!N]

@Prajapati

the IA ones will be larger...

I'll be happy if it'll be like USN LCAC

Landing Craft Air Cushion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and thats what IA looks for..

eg.Jinsha 2 class can carry some 1 platoon+crew and has maximum 70 ton full load displacement.we're looking something like LCAC,which has full displacement of 182 ton.

Coast Guard ones are lightly armed..

IA ones going to be heavily armed with small arms.