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Wigetworks Airfish-8

Wigetworks · Passenger / Cargo WIG · Singapore · Digital Age (2010–present)

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Singapore-developed commercial WIG craft based on German FlareCraft technology. Carries 8 passengers at 1–2 m above water surface. Proposed for maritime patrol, SAR, and inter-island ferry services across Southeast Asia. Holds IMO Type A WIG craft certificate — first WIG with commercial certification.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Wing-in-Ground Effect
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Singapore
Manufacturer
Wigetworks
Operator
Commercial / coast guard operators
Primary Role
Passenger / Cargo WIG
Status
Retired
Service Entry
2010
Produced
3
Engine
1x Lycoming IO-540
Thrust / Power
300 hp
Launch
Water
Length (ft)
38
Wingspan (ft)
46
Empty Weight (lb)
2,866
MTOW (lb)
4,400
Payload (lb)
1,100
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
5
Range (mi)
310
Max Speed (mph)
106