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H-class hovercraft
| Property | H-class hovercraft RNLI · United Kingdom & Ireland |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
| Organisation type | Charity (volunteer) |
| Nation | United Kingdom & Ireland |
| Vessel type | Rescue hovercraft |
| Status | In service |
| Service period | 2002–present |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Hull material | Composite |
| Length overall | 8.3 m (27.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.1 m (13.5 ft) |
| Displacement | 2.8 t (3.1 US tons) |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | Twin fans |
| Engines | 2 x VW diesel |
| Launch method | Trailer |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 30 kn (55.6 km/h · 34.5 mph) |
| Endurance | 3 h |
| Crew complement | 4 |
| Ice operations capable | Yes |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 3 |
| Ice operations | ✓ |
| Night / thermal search | ✓ |
| Survivor recovery aid | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Unverified |
| Last checked | Never |
| Sources cited | 1 |
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