UK: World's first high speed 'Amphitruck' will change disaster relief as we know it

Gibbs Technology presented their new high speed amphibious vehicle, the Humdinga, by driving and sailing it across the Thames river in London, Friday. Although amphibious vehicles have been around for years, the Humdinga is the first 'amphitruck' that can travel at high speeds over both land and water.

The Gibbs Humdinga is a high speed amphibious vehicle concept that was created specifically to access remote and hostile terrain. The Humdinga transforms from land to water mode at the push of a button. The wheels retract and the power train disconnects from driving the wheels to driving the jet propulsion system.

This amphibious truck boat is constantly in four wheel drive and can travel at typical highway speeds on land. Once on water, the jet propulsion system allows the vehicle to reach over 30 miles per hour (48 kph). The vehicle, which is run by a powerful 300 bhp (220 kW) engine can seat six occupants along with supplies and baggage.

It took 15 years and over a million man hours to develop the amphibious technology used, according to Alan Gibbs, co-founder. The Humdinga is expected to carry a base price of about $500,000 (€445,000).

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