Voskhod (hydrofoil)

Voskhod [ vʌsxɔt ] (alternative spelling Voskhod, Russian Восход " Sunrise " ) are called Soviet and Ukrainian high-speed hydrofoils, which are designed for passenger transport along the rivers and reservoirs. A good seaworthiness but also allows them to go out in coastal waters of the sea.

History

The Woschods were planned by Rostislav Alexeyev Konstrukteusbüro to replace older series of hydrofoils, such as " Raketa " and " Meteor". The first prototype was built in 1973. Series production began in ship building "More" in Feodosiya. By the end of the Soviet Union about 150 copies were built, after which the production was temporarily due to economic difficulties almost to a standstill.

Dissemination

In addition to the Soviet Union, the Woschods were delivered in 18 other countries, including Canada, Vietnam, China, the Netherlands, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Thailand, Turkey. Lately new Woschods were commissioned by the Dutch firm Connexxion.

In the Netherlands Woschods circulate between Amsterdam and Velsen, the journey takes about 30 minutes. The crossing is synchronized with the system of intercity buses of the company Connexxion, has its own number ( 419) and is called for advertising purposes Fast Flying Ferries. In 1998, this line four Ukrainian Woschods were used originally, in 2002 there were three newly built to over three older were resold.

2011, the provincial government introduced a speed limit and the line should be abolished by 2014.

Most important characteristics

  • Length: 27.6 m
  • Width: 6.8 m
  • Height above water: 4 m
  • Deck Height above waterline: 0.28 m
  • Immersion in the drive: 1.1 m
  • Immersion on standing: 2,1 m
  • Displacement: 28 t
  • Speed: 60 km / h
  • Capacity: 73 passengers
  • Range: 450 km
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