GWR
08-12-07, 09:29 PM
I seriously doubt it is 1.8 cc though! Or even 1.8 Liters for that matter!::D
Moving up with flying hovercraft
THE first Malaysian flying hovercraft builder GIG Technology Sdn Bhd aims to move forward after having sold the Campro 1.8 cc engine-powered craft to the Philippine government last August.
Its director, Megat D'Shahriman, said the RM800,000 hovercraft, with the ability to travel two metres above the surface of the water, was delivered during the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference in September.
"We want to move forward so that this innovation can be used for the role of search and rescue, sea inspection, waterway patrols, anti-piracy activities and high-speed infiltration into hostile areas in this region," he said.
He said the cost of the craft depended on customers' preferences of the specifications, particularly ammunitions and armaments.
Megat D'Shahriman said GIG was aiming to sell more of its state-of-the-art hovercraft by giving demonstrations to the maritime enforcement agency, police, navy and Defence Ministry in early February.
"With the demonstrations, we hope that these agencies can see for themselves the hovercraft's performance and how it can suit their needs," he said.
The single hull commercial hovercraft has two different speeds -- the flying mode at 60 knots (110km/h) and the hover mode at 38 knots (70 km/h).
The craft is powered by a petrol diesel engine and its lightweight and easy manoeuvrability enables it to cover long distance with low fuel consumption.
GIG Technology specialises in providing information technology solutions with focus on information security, application development, integration, and courseware development.
The company is also involved in defence and enforcement related technology, providing solutions to defence organisations and law enforcement agencies locally as well as around the Asean region, Megat said.
"Due to our expertise in this area, the products in our catalogue have been tested and approved to meet internationally recognised quality standards," he said. -- Bernama
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Saturday/National/2104388/Article/index_html
Moving up with flying hovercraft
THE first Malaysian flying hovercraft builder GIG Technology Sdn Bhd aims to move forward after having sold the Campro 1.8 cc engine-powered craft to the Philippine government last August.
Its director, Megat D'Shahriman, said the RM800,000 hovercraft, with the ability to travel two metres above the surface of the water, was delivered during the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference in September.
"We want to move forward so that this innovation can be used for the role of search and rescue, sea inspection, waterway patrols, anti-piracy activities and high-speed infiltration into hostile areas in this region," he said.
He said the cost of the craft depended on customers' preferences of the specifications, particularly ammunitions and armaments.
Megat D'Shahriman said GIG was aiming to sell more of its state-of-the-art hovercraft by giving demonstrations to the maritime enforcement agency, police, navy and Defence Ministry in early February.
"With the demonstrations, we hope that these agencies can see for themselves the hovercraft's performance and how it can suit their needs," he said.
The single hull commercial hovercraft has two different speeds -- the flying mode at 60 knots (110km/h) and the hover mode at 38 knots (70 km/h).
The craft is powered by a petrol diesel engine and its lightweight and easy manoeuvrability enables it to cover long distance with low fuel consumption.
GIG Technology specialises in providing information technology solutions with focus on information security, application development, integration, and courseware development.
The company is also involved in defence and enforcement related technology, providing solutions to defence organisations and law enforcement agencies locally as well as around the Asean region, Megat said.
"Due to our expertise in this area, the products in our catalogue have been tested and approved to meet internationally recognised quality standards," he said. -- Bernama
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Saturday/National/2104388/Article/index_html