Vortex Mistral Overview

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Mistral is a single engine integrated hovercraft powered by a 4-stroke, 80 horsepower Toyota engine.  Its built to for recreation or commercial operations. Its a fun cruiser, an island transporter, commuter, ice fishing vessel, rescue vehicle and commercial vessel all in one. 

 

Vortex Mistral Specification

 

Number of crew                                   1 (pilot)

Number of passengers                       3/4 (depending on size / weight)

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Hull Details

Length                                                  4.8m

Width for trailing / loading               2.15m

Height (off hover)                                1.7m

Weight (depends on final spec)       Approx 400kg

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Length (on hover)                                5.3m

Width (on hover)                                 2.45m

Height (on hover)                                2.00m

Max Design Payload                          (depends on final spec) 450kg

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Buoyancy

Polystyrene and polyurethane      1.3 m3   (1200kg)

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Thrust System

Fan diameter                                     1100mm

Toyota 3 cylinder 1000cc  petrol  80hp@6800rpm

Hascon BS series                            (5Z)  8 / 12 @ 45deg

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Control Surfaces

Rudders                                             3

Trim control                                       1

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Skirt

Loop                                                 650gr/ m2

Fingers / segments                       275gr/ m2 

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Skirt

Nominal cruising speed               70kph

Maximum operating speed        > 70kph

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Standard equipment

Safety Lanyard

Navigation beacon

Engine temperature gauge

Engine tachometer

Oil warning light

Battery Meter

Hour Meters

Mooring ropes

 

Fuel Tank

35lt

Operation time under normal cruising conditions          4+ hours

12v  power outlets                                                                (front and rear)

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Asking  $28,000