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HYDRA

HYDRA is a multifunctional and highly modular pontoon bridge system for civil and military purposes.

Bridge Concept

Dual Use

The HYDRA has been developed for disaster relief, civil defense and military missions.

Modularity
Three Modules for Multiple Combinations

Each HYDRA set consists of two bow, two carrier and two stern sections, along with ramps, four powerful 44 kW outboard engines and additional equipment. Different combinations allow to use the system as ferry, floating bridge, transport boat, working or diver platform, or as a 10-meter dry-gap bridge.

Transportation
Easy Storage and Transport

Each HYDRA set can be transported on standard trucks or trailers.

The robust aluminum structure and use of commercial outboarders ensure low maintenance costs, and enable long storage times and operational life cycles.

Load Capacity
Bridging and Ferrying up to MLC 50

The HYDRA base set can be assembled in any configuration by four persons within one hour. HYDRA ferries and bridges can carry loads of up to MLC 50. Any bridge length is achievable with multiple HYDRA sets. Boats and platforms can carry personnel, equipment, sandbags and other material.

Support
Availability at All Times

The GDELS offer includes a comprehensive service portfolio throughout the whole service life of every system – ensuring high operational availability at minimum life cycle cost.

  1. Inherent Maintainability

    Our offer includes an all-encompassing service portfolio throughout the entire operating life of every system – ensuring high operational availability at minimum life cycle cost.

  2. Training

    We facilitate the qualification of operators, mechanics, and instructors – from hands-on training sessions to realistic simulators.

  3. On-Site Support

    Our technicians support your fleet on-site wherever you operate it – at home and abroad.

  4. Tools & Spares

    Our technicians support your fleet on-site wherever you operate it – at home and abroad.

Learn more about our Integrated Logistics Support.

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