N.300 Naviplane

Class overview
Name: Naviplane N300
Builders: SEDAM
Preceded by: Naviplane N102
Succeeded by: N500 Naviplane

The Naviplane N300 was a French 30 ton multi-purpose Air-cushion vehicle built by SEDAM (Société d'Etude et de Développement des Aéroglisseurs Marins) for the Naviplane series of Aéroglisseur (Hovercraft). This was a series of multi-skirt hovercraft built by SEDAM using and developing the skirt designs by French engineer Jean Bertin. The series included the Naviplane N102, the Naviplane N300 and the N500 Naviplane, the N300 Naviplane was the first full-scale Naviplane designed for commercial use.[1]

Specifications (N300)

  • Overall length: 23.3m
  • Overall Beam: 11.1m
  • Overall Height: 8m
  • Skirt height:1.4m
  • Cushion area: 170m²
  • Deck area: 80m²
  • Gross weight: 30 metrictones
  • Payload: 11.5 metrictones
  • Seating capacity: up to 110
  • Fuel capacity: 2 tons
  • Maximum speed (calm water): 65 knots (120 km/h)
  • Cruising speed (calm water): 50 knots (92 km/h)

The Naviplane N300 MKII was a proposed improved model of the N300. It was intended as a 120-seat, high-speed amphibious hoverferry for commercial use and a wide range of military roles.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Naviplanes N102 N300 N500 Amphibarges SES4000. Hovercraft Museum Archives: SEDAM Brochure.
  2. ↑ Société d'Etude et de Développement des Aéroglisseurs Marins Terrestres Et Amphibies. Dubigeon-Normandie.S.A. Hovercraft Museum Archives: SEDAM Brochure: SEDAM Procédés Bertin Et Cie.
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