ATASD – “Amphibious Transformer with Air-Static Discharge” is an innovative patented 7 seating amphibious Search & Rescue air cushion vehicle with the enhanced operating capabilities. It flies over water, ground, snow, ice, mud, grass, light vegetation and other surfaces. The ATASD concept combines the best properties of air cushion vehicles, airboats, inflatable rafts and multihull vessels. 3 major features of ATASD concept: 1. Flexibility. Innovative spring type tubing frame is the main invented and patented feature used in ATASD. It has an unbeatable advantage over metal or composite hulls by stretching stress loads and g-forces in 3 dimensions throughout the frame structure. This is an essential feature for the amphibious vehicle working in harsh, rough terrain full of debris and dangerous obstacles along the way. Three inflatable flexible skegs attached to the flexible frame provide an excellent shock absorbing. This makes the flight of the ATASD vehicle very comfortable, safe and not traumatically shaky for the pilot and passengers on board at any speeds and over any surface. 2. Stability. Statically inflated pressure-controlled side and middle skegs instead of a skirt hold an air cushion underneath and provide unprecedented stability at all ATASD modes. This feature brings as well a very easy handling and perfect vehicle maneuverability at any speed and payload on board. Inflatable skegs and spring type frame combined in one structure bend like an airplane wing caught in to turbulence, preventing bow or side of the ATASD from diving into the wave in an unforeseen critical situation. This solution protects ATASD from flipping over and eliminates a major problem inherent in classic skirted air cushion vehicles. 3. Highest safety. Huge buoyancy of inflatable skegs, frame flexibility and low center of gravity ensure the safe operation of ATASD on waves of up to 2 meters high, with strong winds up to 55 km/h, wind gusts up to 75 km/h. In an emergency, ATASD can easily take 11 people on board, by lifting them out of the water through a low freeboard. The side inflatable skegs make the ATASD approach and contact with people, pets or obstacles in the water absolutely safe.

ATASD

Amphibious Vehicle for Search & Rescue, Emergency Evacuation

Amphibious Vehicle for Search & Rescue, Emergency Evacuation