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Gibbs | The Phibian

Designed as the platform of the future for amphibious transport and rescue. Phibian is the largest High Speed Amphibian (HSA), developed to date. The carbon fibre-constructed 4WD Phibian in passenger mode can comfortably carry 15 people. When reconfigured for cargo it can carry a payload of 3,307 pounds (1,500kg). Fast on land and water. Rapid in transition.

Specifications

Engine	Two turbo diesel 250hp engines
Propulsion Type (marine)	Twin GIBBS Amphibians proprietary HSA Water Jets with reversing buckets. 11.5 inch/292.5 mm diameter impellers
Payload/Occupants	3370lb/1500kg or fifteen (15) people including crew
Basic Configuration	3 seats and modular payload bay
Fuel Capacity	89.9 gallons/340 litres
Range	Combined 100mi on water and 100mi on land
Lights	Marine & Road. Navigational /mast lighting
Towing	Front & rear recovery/mooring points
Operating Conditions at Sea	Full operational in sea state 2: 0.1 to 0.5m. Maintain plane speeds in sea state 3: 0.5 to 1.25m Maintain headway in sea state 4: 1.25 to 2.5m
Land Speed	Typical Highway Speeds
Water Speed	30mph +
Suspension (land)	Coil over springs and dampers
Suspension Retraction	GIBBS Amphibians proprietary HSA Technology
Steering Type (land)	Power-assisted hydraulic
Brakes (land)	Hydraulically operated discs
Drive Layout (land)	FWD or RWD selectable 4WD
Curb Weight Base	9920lb/4500 kg
Wheels and Tires	275/80R20 MPT
Hull	GIBBS Amphibians proprietary HSA Technology Carbon Fibre
Overall length	30.0ft/9213mm
Overall width	8.3ft/2532mm
Overall height	11.6ft/3522mm
Wheelbase	20.6ft/6290mm
Track width	7.0ft/2120mm
Ground Clearance	13.9in/353mm
Transition approach angle	30 degrees
Transition departure angle	28 degrees
Draft	24in (610mm)
Transition Depth	36in (914mm)