Griffon Hoverwork (original) (raw)

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Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. (bis 2009: Griffon Hovercraft) ist der weltgrößte Hersteller von Luftkissenfahrzeugen. Das britische Unternehmen hat seinen Sitz im südenglischen Southampton. Sämtliche Hovercrafts werden sowohl in zivilen wie auch militärischen Varianten produziert. (de)
Griffon Hoverwork Ltd (GHL) is a British hovercraft designer and manufacturer. It was originally founded as Griffon Hovercraft Ltd in 1976, based in Southampton. The firm set about the development of its own product range, launching its first diesel-powered hovercraft, the 1000TD, in 1983. During 2008, Griffon Hovercraft was acquired by the Bland Group; in the following year, it was merged with two other hovercraft specialists, Hoverwork Ltd and Hovercraft Consultants Ltd; the combined entity was branded Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. The company's primary facility is based along the River Itchen in Southampton. At present, Griffon Hoverwork supplies a range of hovercraft, boats and other specialised marine services to governments, NGOs, and private companies for use in humanitarian, search and rescue, security and commercial roles. Being one of the oldest hovercraft manufacturers, Griffon Hoverwork's products have been used in various parts of the world. By August 2016, the company's existing market share extended into 41 countries while around 180 hovercraft have been delivered to end users. Perhaps its most commercially successful vehicle has been the Griffon Hoverwork 8000TD hovercraft. (en)

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A 2000TD Royal Marine Hovercraft on Patrol in Iraq 2003 (en)

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Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. (bis 2009: Griffon Hovercraft) ist der weltgrößte Hersteller von Luftkissenfahrzeugen. Das britische Unternehmen hat seinen Sitz im südenglischen Southampton. Sämtliche Hovercrafts werden sowohl in zivilen wie auch militärischen Varianten produziert. (de)
Griffon Hoverwork Ltd (GHL) is a British hovercraft designer and manufacturer. It was originally founded as Griffon Hovercraft Ltd in 1976, based in Southampton. The firm set about the development of its own product range, launching its first diesel-powered hovercraft, the 1000TD, in 1983. During 2008, Griffon Hovercraft was acquired by the Bland Group; in the following year, it was merged with two other hovercraft specialists, Hoverwork Ltd and Hovercraft Consultants Ltd; the combined entity was branded Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. The company's primary facility is based along the River Itchen in Southampton. (en)

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