Amphibian vehicle in series production

We all have been heard about amphibian vehicles, but, until now nothing was too serious. Well, not the situation is changing, because new models are coming on the market, constantly. But, none of the amphibian models have got in the production phase, until now.
The British Neil Jenkins and the New-Zealander Alan Gibbs have developed many years before an amphibian vehicle, called Aquada. After many financial difficulties, Aqada succeeded. It will come in production and will have a military version, which will be called Aquaski.
According to the two designers, the amphibian car cost over $100 million and over on million hours of work. Until they created it, Aquada was suffered many changes: the rollin’ train was redrawn and Rover, the engine’s supplier was into bankruptcy.

Aquada

Although many things happened, Aquada succeeded to establish a record, being the first amphibian prototype which has been rafting across the Sleeve Canal.
The future Aquaski will be built together with Lockheed Martin, a specialized company in defense accessories. After this success, Gibbs Technologies intend to create amphibian vehicles for any market segment. Great perspectives for them! I can wait to see myself in an amphibian car.

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