Shipbuilding enterprise “Rybinsk shipyard” carried out the descent of a hovercraft “Haska-10” on the ice cover of the Rybinsk Reservoir, thereby launching a full test cycle, which will begin with mooring lines, and will end with delivery. It is reported by the press service of the concern “Kalashnikov”.
9 April 2024 testing of a skeg-type hovercraft with flexible skegs began at the Rybinsk Reservoir (SVPGS) project 03660 “Haska-10”. The vessel independently descended onto the ice surface of the reservoir at maximum speed 30 knots, then made a U-turn, return and landing. As explained in the concern, “Haska-10” begins full testing.
The start of testing of this vessel was reported back in 2022 year, but it required additional work and fine-tuning. Apparently, all work has been completed. The vessel is developing “Rybinsk shipyard” together with the Krylov State Scientific Center commissioned by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia within the framework of the program “Development of shipbuilding and equipment for the development of offshore fields in 2013-2030 years”.
Declared load capacity – 10 tonnes, crew – 3 man, total people on board – 12, autonomy – 3 day, cruising range – 400 miles. Width/length overall – 13,6/23,7 m, height – 7,9 m, total displacement – 46,2 tons, main engine power – 2 x 1500 HP.
Previously, the military also became interested in this development., they are considering “Husky-10” as an all-weather transporter of goods and equipment in the Far North and other places, where the necessary infrastructure is lacking. The vessel can move on any surface, in any climatic conditions.
