Coast Guard deploys hovercrafts for enhanced security in Sir Creek

Indian Coast Guards has deployed two new hovercrafts to enhance its surveillance capabilities and to protect against any filtration bids from the Pakistan Side. The two hovercrafts would operate from the Jakhau facility in Gujrat. The two new hovercrafts together with three interceptor vessels will be responsible for the round the clock surveillance in the contentious ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Hovercraft • Indian Coast Guard • Pakistan • Sir Creek

Indian Coast Guard Hovercraft H-187 Commissioned

Indian Coast Guard Hovercraft H-187 commissioned in the force. It is first of the series of 12 Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) designed and built by Griffon Hoverwork Limited (GHL), UK. Key Specifications of Hovercraft H-187 : 21meters long Air Cushion Vehicle Displaces 31 tonnes Maximum speed of 45 knots Some of its key utilities: Surveillance Interdiction ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Topics: GHL • Griffon 2000TD hovercraft • Griffon Hoverwork • Griffon-GRSE 8000 TD-Class Hovercraft • Hovercraft • Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle • Vehicles