Griffon Hoverwork’s Wyvern LCAC receives LR Approval in Principle

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Griffon Hoverwork Approval in Precept (AiP) for its new Wyvern class of Touchdown Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). The Wyvern class represents a major development in amphibious army transport.

This certification encompasses important features of the craft’s design, together with lifting programs, stability, piping programs, hull construction, and mechanical and electrical programs.

Designed for interoperability with each new and legacy amphibious ships, the Wyvern is engineered to function in harsh and excessive circumstances, making certain reliability and efficiency in various operational eventualities. It presents a prime velocity of fifty knots and a payload capability exceeding 52 tonnes.

Ben Sensible, LR’s Naval New Development Supervisor stated: “LR was happy to be concerned with the early-stage appraisal of this modern design, drawing on our intensive international experience with Air Cushion Automobiles. Now we have a longstanding historical past with Griffon, having labored with them extensively on previous initiatives. The Wyvern design meets Griffon’s standard excessive requirements, and we’ve recognized nothing at this stage to present us any doubt that the Wyvern wouldn’t meet full Class compliance.”

Mark Downer, Managing Director, Griffon Hoverwork, stated: “We’re delighted to obtain this Approval in Precept from Lloyd’s Register. This certification underscores the robustness and innovation inherent within the Wyvern’s design, reaffirming our dedication to delivering cutting-edge options for army amphibious operations.”

The Wyvern was unveiled on the Defence and Safety Gear Worldwide (DSEI) occasion in London in September 2023, the place it generated important curiosity from worldwide naval personnel and army strategists.