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WIG AirFish 8

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WIG craft capable of operating in ground effect at about 1 to 2 metres above water. Can carry 6-8 passengers. Original entry into market by 2025, still in development.

Lift type
Fixed wing
Assembly
Factory-built
Control
Piloted
Engine type
Piston
Application
Amphibious

Design & construction

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Airframe & structure
Primary structure
Composite
Wing
Composite
Landing gear
Fixed tricycle
Ice protection
None
Pressurisation
Unpressurised
Systems & avionics
Flight controls
Mechanical
Configuration & certification
Wing position
Low
Tail
Conventional
Minimum crew
1

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
WIG Airfish 82017 / 20178-10 seater with a 17m x 15m footprint. Powered by V8 car engine. Operated by 2 crew. 1000kg payload. Operates up to 7m. Max speed 106 knots. 300nm range. Includes Airfish Voyager.
WIG Airfish 32017 / 20172 seater capable of operating in ground effect at 1 to 2 metres above water.

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