Hoverwork BHT-130 (British Hovercraft Technology-130)

(Update 11/11/2024 Sorry if a few image thumbnails and galleries are a bit buggy, I'm updating the coding at the moment - James)

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Designed and built by Hoverwork Ltd., UK, the BHT-130 is the modern successor in their line of craft to the widely used BHC/Hoverwork AP1-88. Using many of the design principles of the AP1-88 (centre, elevated cockpit, bilateral bow thrusters, ducted rear propellers and more) the BHT-130 provides a quieter, smoother ride than its predecessor, and increased capacity for both passengers or freight (in its "Well-Deck" variation) [Hoverwork, 2009].

Hovertravel currently use AP1-88's and the BHT-130 craft on their 10-minute Southsea to Ryde route from the British mainland to the Isle of Wight.

Specifications table
Gallery: BHT-130 on the Solent
Videos: BHT-130 on the Solent

Performance specifications for Hoverwork BHT-130 Source: Hoverwork, 2009
Feature	Specification
Length (m)	29.3
Beam (m)	15
Hull Length (m)	27.5
Hull Beam (m)	11.8
Service Speed (kts)	45
Max. wave height (m)	3
Engines	4x DDC/MTU turbo-diesel engines
Propulsion	2x 3.5m diameter 5-blade propellers within 4.5m ducts
Steering	Rudders on rear ducts accompanied by bilateral, lift-air-driven 360° rotating bow thrusters
Max. Passengers	133
Skirt type	Bag and finger