Thursday, May 15, 2008

Hoo-ah: INCAT Military Platform

Incat craft have universal appeal to the military operator.

The vessels offer fast transit, fast turnaround in port, ‎flexibility and versatility in vehicle deck layout, passenger comfort, shallow draft, minimal crewing numbers and ‎reliable and economic operation.

Constructed as a base vessel or SeaFrame, in line with the aviation industry's Air ‎Frame (the structure of an aircraft exclusive of its fittings), the craft can be fitted out for numerous purposes including ‎passenger/commercial, freight or military deployment.

Incat's 112m SeaFrame will incorporate four 20RK280 MAN ‎B&W engines to provide the 36 megawatts required to power the vessel at speeds ranging from a heavy load ‎economy speed of 20 knots to 50 knots light.

The cargo/vehicle/mission deck provides 589 truck lane metres (TLM) ‎plus 50 cars, or 312 cars if required for a full passenger car mode. With optional mezzanine decks even greater car ‎capacity is possible.

Vehicle deck headroom is 6.30 metres allowing stowage of Mafi trailers in the centre lanes and, ‎with a beam of 30.20 mtres, heavy road vehicles can easily turn in the bow for quick disembarkation over stern ‎ramps.

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