Top 10 Amphibious Vehicles - Vehicles that can run on Land or Water.
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today will be showing you some awesome cars buses and bikes that can run on land as well as on water.
Cars that can do more than just running on road is undoubtedly a very good idea. a car that can navigate waterways like a boat continues to attract inventors. Here we present you the list of Top 10 Incredible Amphibious Cars. Have a look.
BISKI
The Biski is truly unique; as a single seat (or single plus pillion), twin jet, HSA Motorcycle, it is a world’s first in many ways. At just 2.3m long and under 1m wide, it is the smallest of all Gibbs High speed amphibious platforms, and very probably the most technically advanced. It represents true freedom for the individual; serious funGibbs Sports Amphibians, producers of the Quadski – the world’s first high-speed sports amphibian, launched a new vehicle, Biski. It was announced at the American International Motorcycle expo in Florida. Biski is a fascinating scooter that can go into the water, and it has some killer features.
It takes less than 5 seconds for it to transition from land to water. In that time, it retracts the wheels and switches to jet propulsion. High-Speed Amphibian (HSA) Technology is making that possible. Is was made by fusing automotive and marine technologies with Gibbs’ own developments. The hull is designed so it can be hydrodynamic in marine mode. The hull is strong, durable and lightweight. Also, its jet units are lighter than traditional water jets.
When you want to switch and go into the water, press the button and the rear wheel will retract, jets will fire up on both sides, and the front wheel will stay locked in place. At speed, the front wheel will lift above the water. It can develop a speed of 80mph on land, and 37mph on water. Maximum power output is 55-horsepower. The engine is a 2-cylinder petrol, and it has excellent performance. It is designed to give Biski stability on water and land. The fuel capacity is 20L. It comes in blue colour.
Debating between a motorcycle and a jet ski? You can now have the best of both worlds.
The Biski is the amalgam of the words "motorbike" and "jet ski," which Gibbs is combining into one vehicle. Granted, it looks like a contraption Batman might ride if he were to lose his fortune, gain 40 pounds and move to Florida. But if you look past the awkward exterior, the Biski is quite a compelling machine.
Underneath the bulbous blue body, it packs a two-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 55 horsepower sent to the rear wheel. With that power, the Biski is capable of doing 80 mph on the road and 37 mph in water.
https://www.gibbssports.com/biski
gibbs quadski patrol
https://www.gibbssports.com
Sea Lion
meet the Sea Lion. It’s an amphibious car capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and over 45 mph at sea, and it’s all yours for the bargain-basement price of $259,500.On sale at Emeryville, California-based Fantasy Junction, the Sea Lion is the embodiment of our childhood dreams rendered in brushed aluminum and stainless steel, and powered by a 174-horsepower 13B rotary engine pulled from a 1974 Mazda RX3.
Image: Fantasy Junction
The Sea Lion was developed over the last six years by Mark Witt Applied Design (a one-man operation based in the San Francisco Bay Area), with the goal of setting both land and water speed records. Fortunately or unfortunately, there isn’t a governing body that officially recognizes such a feat, so the Sea Lion is destined to duke it out with other home-brew contenders for YouTube bragging rights.
According to the listing, “For the most part, a GPS display with a YouTube recording is internationally accepted as ‘valid’ for speed documentation. There has been talk of creating a corporate event, similar to Burning Man or Kinetic Sculpture Race, which records and awards the competitors with specific acknowledgements. This, however, may be more of a detriment than assistance. The addition of Rules and Requirements always diminish scientific achievement and exploration. And it just plain ruins all the fun!”
So let’s forget about the whole “world record” thing and focus on the engineering specifics.
Witt designed and built the entire vehicle with CAD and “spreadsheet calculations,” utilizing TIG-welded 5052 aluminum for the body and a host of CNC-milled bits and pieces to complete the Sea Lion.
The gearing has been set up to handle speeds of up to 179 mph, although the listing points out that the owner should swap in Mazda’s current Renesis rotary engine (donated from an RX8 and capable of putting out 250 horsepower in stock form or up to 600 hp when utilizing forced induction) to fully commit to chasing the amphibious vehicle crown.
A car enthusiast has completed his six-year project to turn his dream sports car into a 60mph sea-worth vehicle.
The Sea Lion, as inventor Marc Witt calls it, is a completely bespoke car that can do 125mph on the roads - and then fly down the pier into the water and keep up a respectable speed as it sails past the yachts and boats.
And this car could be yours today, as Marc is now ready to cast the car-boat hybrid adrift, putting it up for sale for $259,500.
A “highly modified” Berkeley 12 JC jet drive pump handles propulsion duties when things get wet, with a beautifully crafted fighter pilot-style stick controlling power in the water. Unsurprisingly, you can’t bring a friend along for your wet and wild ride as the Sea Lion is strictly a single-seater, but based on all the blunt metal objects strewn about the cabin, that’s probably a good thing.
The front wheels are hydraulically actuated to suck up into the wheel wells once you’ve ventured into the deep blue, with two aluminum covers plugging the holes and that massive chin spoiler actuating upward to split through the waves.Witt goes on to state in the listing that he’s, “willing to continue working with the buyer on all future modifications [and] remain available as a consultant, engineer, machinist and psychiatrist for whoever decides to venture further into the amphibious record books.” All we ask is that you take us for a spin when you snag the keys.
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UHAC
Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious ConnectorNavatek has developed an entirely new kind of amphibious vehicle called the Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC). The full-scale UHAC can haul three U.S. Abrams main battle tanks at a time. Its lightweight track segments that make the treads give the fully loaded vehicle a ground
pressure of just a few pounds per square inch—lighter than an adult human’s footstep. “In places where a person would sink into the mud, UHAC would walk right over,” says Frank Leban, deputy UHAC program manager at ONR.
The vehicle can power up steep slopes, climb over seawalls, and traverse just about any terrain: mud, sand, and even ice. ONR most recently tested a half-size prototype in RIMPAC 2014. This included ingress and egress from a well deck ship.
The half-scale UHAC weighs 38 tons and is just under 18 feet tall. A full-scale UHAC would be able to transport up to three main battle tanks at up to 20 knots, have a range of 200 miles, and once ashore be able to proceed inland over 10-foot obstacles and through marsh or mud. Because of its great track footprint, the prototype’s ground pressure is only about one pound per square inch (1 PSI), in contrast with a combat-loaded AAV7 with a ground pressure of 9.7 PSI. A full-size UHAC would work alongside and complement Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC).
http://www.navatekltd.com/innovative-products/uhac
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Have you ever looked at a Lamborghini Countach and thought, “I wonder how cool it would be if this spectacular sports car could swim?” Well, maybe not. But that’s exactly what the folks from Searoader—a British firm that specializes in creating amphibious vehicles—had in mind when they produced the sea-worthy Countach now listed for sale on UK eBay.
Of course, there’s a catch or two. The Z1A that’s for sale isn’t technically an original Lamborghini. It’s a recreation, also known as a kit car.
The faux-Lambo has a distinguished history, having appeared in a number of magazines, TV shows, and movies—including a stint as a left-hand drive Hollywood stunt car. Now back in its original right-hand drive configuration, the seller claims that the Z1A has been sitting unused for more than 15 years.
The car features a composite body that replicates the Countach 5000QV model, sitting on a tube frame and motivated by a Ryan Rover V8 engine. The coupe rides on 15-inch rims, offers a leather interior, and was reportedly once able to hit 150 miles per hour on the road.
What really sets it apart from the rest of the kit car crowd, however, is its ability to drive straight into a body of water—and keep on going. That’s made possible by a push-rod suspension system that draws the wheels up into the body and a twin-prop drive that provides enough forward thrust to make use of a front-mounted hydrofoil. It even features a so-called smoke ejector system to add extra drama to the already pulse-pounding experience of piloting a replica exotic into a lake, canal, river, or ocean.
A close reading of the eBay listing itself reveals that the Z1A, in its current state, is still a project. The Lamborghini replica needs door repairs, new mirrors, new carpets, and seats, with the latter apparently having gone AWOL. The engine spins but no mention is made if the car runs under its own power, despite the presence of a working clutch. The fuel lines need to be replaced, as do the tires and brakes.
amphibious-lambo-6-400There’s no word on what might be necessary for aquatic action in the Z1A, but an in-depth consultation with Searoader or other amphibious vehicle builder is probably in order before testing out the Countach’s buoyancy. Once that’s out of the way, however, you’ll soon be ready to recreate that famous scene from “The Spy Who Loved Me,” but with distinctly Italian style.
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Shaman
” is a Russian ATV equipped with low pressure tires. A perfect vehicle that makesoff-roading more comfortable than ever!
Shaman is an exclusive vehicle with an original closed frame protecting transmission components. Unmatched off-roading capabilities are a consequence of implementing independent suspension for each of the wheels. The vehicle equipped with low pressure tires easily travels through marshes, tundra, rivers, shallow lakes, etc.
In order to get over water obstacles, Shaman can be equipped with a screw-propeller enhancing its naval speed up to 4.3 mph. The vehicle has a hermetic boat-formed frame armed with high-performance water pumps (pumping up to 200 liters per minute) that remove water from the frame. Special flaps provide emergent water drop if convenient. Amphibious vehicles are ideal for extreme weather conditions.
The size of the vehicle allows it to use general roads without creating inconveniences for other drivers. Shaman demonstrates exceptional maneuverability while maintain perfectly responsive handling. Undoubtedly, you will attract attention from anyone who will meet you on the road! Shaman demands people to awe at it! Due to eight-wheel drive system, Shaman shows exemplary stability on the road!
Amphibious cross-country vehicle Shaman is perfect for fishing and hunting trips. The vehicle has three handling options and each variation has its own advantages. You can steer only front wheels which is convenient when travelling at high speeds. Steering only back wheels is a perfect option for handling soft turns. Side wheel steering is useful for turning without moving and avoiding hard obstacles. You can choose the best way of handling this vehicle depending on the environment and specific road challenges.
http://avtoros.info/en/landings/shaman/
Humdinga b roll
Amphibious vehicles have been around for decades, but they’ve always been sluggish on land, and even less nimble in the water. A truly maneuverable amphibious vehicle has only existed in engineers dreams – until now! The Humdinga amphibious 4×4 is like a real-life, full sized version of a GI Joe Action Vehicle – and it’s coming soon to a dealer near you (hopefully).
The Humdinga is designed specifically to access remote and hostile terrain. It can comfortably transport 5 people, complete with gear, to almost anywhere on the face of the earth. It’s full-time four-wheel drive and a 350-horsepower engine propels the Humdinga along at a respectable 100 mph on land, and the high-tech jet propulsion system sends it planing over water at 40 mph.
The Humdinga transforms from land to water mode at the touch of a button. The wheels retract, the power train switches from the wheels to the jet propulsion system and the vehicle converts to amphibious mode in under ten seconds.
But don’t break out your check books just yet. As of this writing, the Humdinga is still a prototype. Gibbs, the manufacturer of the Humdinga, said that it will turn the Humdinga into a production model in “due course, whatever that means.
Gibbs’ amphibian sports car, the Aquada, is already in production in Europe and goes into production in the U.S. sometime in 2009. The Aquada will cost around $100,000, so bet on the Humdinga to set you back at least $150,000 when it finally rolls off the assembly line. Here’s a video of the Humdinga in action:
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water car panther
https://www.watercar.comThis is water car panther. Take a Jeep CJ-8, put a Honda Acura 3.7-liter V6 in the back to provide 305 hp, add a fiberglass hull, retracting wheels, and a jet boat drive and you've got the new Panther from WaterCar, which it claims is the world's fastest amphibious car. Capable of doing over 80 miles per hour on the road and 44 miles per hour on the water, the Panther is equipped with a long-travel off-road suspension that allows access to less user-friendly lakes. The compact and efficient 3.7-liter engine produces 305 horsepower at 6,300 rpm.
All in all, early descriptions of WaterCar's Panther suggest that it will provide real enjoyment to anyone living on or near water. The Panther is pricey, starting at US$76,000 for a "Rolling chassis", $106,000 for a "Turn-key minus" version, and $135,000 for a complete Panther. The reason for the uncompleted models is that WaterCar's legal and regulatory requirements are far less if they sell kits instead of completed vehicles.
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This 3.7-liter engine is a bored and stroked version of the Acura 3.5-liter engine. As this left little clearance between the cylinders, the cast-in iron cylinder liners of the 3.5 liter were replaced by high-silicon aluminum liners. This results in better cooling and tighter piston ring seals. with special emphasis on mid-range torque giving this VTEC a peak torque of 274 lb-ft (371 Nm) at 4,500 rpm.
Enough tech specs – how does the Panther perform? On the road the Panther is capable of a maximum speed somewhere north of 80 mph (128 km/h). Acceleration times are not yet available, but with 305 hp (232 kW) driving a car weighing just under 3,000 lb (1,340 kg), it is reasonable to expect snappy, if not extreme, acceleration. The VTEC engine has a compression ratio of 11.1:1, and requires 91-octane premium gasoline to avoid detonation.
Entering the water can be done at speeds up to 15 mph (24 km/h) if there is no step higher than about six inches (15 cm) and the beach is sufficiently firm. Some spectacular entries and exits from the water appear on the video below. Once in the water, the pilot places the four-speed in neutral, pulls a knob to switch the transfer case over to jet drive, pushes a knob to hydraulically lift the wheels and tires out of the water, and start boating. The entire procedure takes less than 15 seconds.
Once in the water, the Panther is remarkably stable for a boat that is only 15 ft (4.6 m) in length. It leans a bit in tight turns, but makes the most of the low center of gravity resulting from having both automotive and marine drive systems. This also renders the Panther a bit reluctant to get out of the hole to planing speed, but the amphib appears to handle well at its top speed of nearly 45 mph (72 km/h).
Time for a swim? Just stop and jump over the side while the Panther keeps an...
Remarkably, the Panther maintains an even keel on the water even when stopped. It appears to be slightly low at the stern, but at most by an inch or two. The video shows a person diving from the Panther, which again appears to take the sudden shift of weight in stride. The Panther has all the power and speed needed to pull water skiers or wakeboarders, with the vehicles getting up to enough speed to let even most barefoot skiers to get on top of the water.
The Panther's design also allows it to function well as an off-road vehicle. This is due in part to the Jeep heritage together with the wide 30X9.50R15 tires, but is mainly the result of WaterCars designing a long-travel suspension system for the Panther. The primary purpose for this suspension was to allow the Panther to drive directly in and out of the water without requiring a slipway, but in the end it also gives the Panther a chance to shine on, for example, Arizona sand dunes.
As a rear wheel drive, it is probably best to go off-road only in locations with which you are familiar, or together with a four-wheel drive vehicle that can tow you out of soft spots. Despite that, there are many situations in which off-roading just adds to the Panther's potential for fun.
The rolling chassis requires a good bit of work and additional components, but the components can be bought off the shelf. The Turn-key minus version lacks the engine and automobile side of the powertrain. If buying a complete Panther, WaterCar's approach will be to find an outside firm that will complete your amphib for you.
Perhaps the fairest price comparison for the Panther is with separate vehicles. A decent off-road capable car that will tow a boat trailer that carries a 45 mph (72 km/h) boat. When you look at it that way, the price seems a bit more in line. Besides, being able to drive to a lake, drive into the lake, speed past gawking landlubbers, go back to ground for a nice meal, and then slipping into the water to enjoy a slow twilight cruise through the span of London Bridge (now in Lake Havasu, Arizona) before returning to the road home is surely worth a bit of sticker shock.
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Hafencity river bus
https://hafencityriverbus.deNow this is Hafencity river bus.
driver has to have both captain and bus driver licence. And, of course, creating and running such vehicle is an adventure in itself.
Hafencity Riverbus is built on a MAN truck base, body is built from composite materials by a Hungarian company. It can take up to 36 passengers and 3 crew members on an 80 minute sightseeing ride on land and water. While on land it is powered by the normal internal combustion engine, but in water it is propelled by two propellers and controls are completely different. In the first few months of operation this bus-boat was very popular, meaning that there is only one day per week for maintenance.
One may argue that this amphibious bus is not much of a technological achievement – there were many similar vehicles in other parts of the world. However, This Riverbus is the first of its kind in Germany, which in itself is quite impressive. Furthermore, it got the attention from the MAN and the movement for more amphibious buses has started.
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Hafencity river bus
http://h2o-ph.com
Last one in the list is h2o salamander.
This is first of its kind; the only amphibious electric trike concept and the only utility trike vehicle that is able to travel on land and urban flood waters. It is powered by an optional full Electric Motor or an ultra-low emission internal combustion gasoline engine. The vehicle is environmentally friendly and helps in reducing carbon footprint on carbon emissions.
The H2O Salamander will come out with 3 models – For Utility (passenger & cargo), for Emergency & Rescue and for Recreational & Leisure. It is built for urban flood waters.
People today are fully aware that there are issues with infrastructure today, the country and the people are in need of a solution. Otherwise, despite there not being any particular danger after the storms or typhoons have passed, flooding makes transport within our Barangays very difficult – slowing down the return to commerce and normality.
The Salamander looks to partner with Barangays by providing a cost effective way to ensure there is a fleet of vehicles capable of transporting people to safety. Also those who need to get back to normal work or employment, or even get back to their homes will be helped.
which will benefit more than 60 million people in the Philippines, especially during floods. However on a normal day, the Salamander can be used as a fuel efficient & environmentally friendly, government owned utility vehicle.
Like most amphibious vehicle in the world specifically the United States, the H2O Salamander is made from a single piece, leak free mould using current composite technology.
it contains patented double compartmentalized hull, that provides stability and buoyancy. It is durable, strong and lightweight.
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