Phibian

Phibian is capable of highway speeds on land and more than 30 mph on water. It has twin
diesel engines, each powers one Gibbs water jet on water and one driven axle on land. It can
be used on land in FWD, RWD or 4x4 configurations. It can carry up to 4,400 lbs (2,000 kg)
of cargo or up to 15 individuals. The Phibian can be configured to carry two standard NATO
pallets, passenger seating or any number of customer specific configurations.

Phibian is the platform of the future for medium duty amphibious purposes ranging from
logistics to emergency response and rescue.

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let’s get it straight: we all know amphibious vehicles and we also know that they ain’t made
for speed, both in or out of the water but the PHIBIAN by GIBBS AMPHIBIANS begs to
differ. touted as the largest wheeled High Speed Amphibian ever developed, it is capable of
highway speeds on land and in excess of 48 km/h (30 mph or equivalent to 26 knots) on
water, while ferrying up to 1,500 kg of cargo or 15 passengers. it is equipped with a 500
horsepower (368 kW) twin turbo diesel engine for road duties and a twin jet drives propel it
through the water. together with virtues like high ground clearance, steep approach and
departure angles, and selectable 4WD, makes this rolling boat a true all-terrain machine.
perfect for first responders and rescue but if you have an insanely huge bank account, we
don’t see why it couldn’t be your next ride for your hunting or fishing trip. hit the jump for a
gallery (and a video) of the PHIBIAN.
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It can carry 15 people off-road, onto the highway and into the sea without missing a beat.

The Phibian is the latest all-terrain concept from Gibbs Amphibians, aimed at law
enforcement and military agencies looking for a single solution to rapid response needs in
regions where land and water operations are regular occurrences.

The 30-foot rolling boat features an upsized version of the unique water-jet propulsion system
and retractable wheels first seen on the Gibbs Aquada. In 2004, Richard Branson set a world
record for amphibious vehicles by piloting an Aquada across the English Channel in 1 hour
and 40 minutes.
Weighing just 4500 pounds, about the same as a full-size SUV, the carbon-fiber hulled
Phibian is powered by a 500 hp turbodiesel drivetrain capable of propelling it to highway
speeds on land and can be driven directly into the water and be up to planning speed in less
than 10 seconds, hitting a top speed of over 25 knots.

Along with the smaller Humdinga II, Gibbs is pitching the Phibian as the ideal vehicle for
search and rescue operations in areas struck by natural disasters like tsunamis and hurricanes,
as well as an efficient way to deploy personnel and cargo throughout an operational theater
without having to rely on several different modes of transportation.

The Michigan-based subsidiary of Britain’s Gibbs Techology has been trying to gain a
foothold in the United States market since it announced plans to sell the Aquada here in 2008.
Myriad state and federal regulations governing the licensing of cars and boats for personal
use have prevented it from selling that vehicle here commercially as of yet.

While it continues to work toward that goal, Gibbs has now tasked its 80-person strong
Auburn Hills engineering facility -- established with the help of a $5.9 million tax credit from
the state of Michigan -- with developing vehicles for government applications, like the
Phibian and Humdinga II. If the company can find any takers and put either of them in
production, it says it will add at up to 170 jobs at the location.

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Gibbs Launches 30-foot Phibian High
Speed Amphibian
Written by Bryan Laviolette 3 Comments

The Gibbs Phibian skims across the water on the Potomac River with the Washington
Monument rising in the background.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Gibbs has launched a new High Speed Amphibian that it says will
revolutionize the way rescue crews are able to respond to disaster situations.

With a dramatic backdrop of the Pentagon at the Columbia Island Marina in Arlington, Va.,
Gibbs demonstrated the new amphibious vehicle, which is 30 feet long and can carry 15
people including a crew of three. It can travel at more than 30 mph on water and after a 5-
second transition, travel at more than 80 mph on land.

“Natural disasters in recent memory, such as the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan, Thailand,
Sri Lanka and elsewhere in Asia, as well as the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans, illustrate the need for amphibians as capable, versatile and efficient as Phibian,”
Gibbs Technologies Chairman Neil Jenkins said.
The key to Gibbs' amphibians is the ability to transition seamlessly between land and water.
When entering the water, the operator pushes a button preparing the amphibian for water
entry. Once the vehicle determines that it has enough water depth to float, it raises the wheels
and its ready to go on plane.

No price for the Phibian was announced.

The Phibian prototype features twin 250-horsepower marine diesel engines by Steyr. It
features four-wheel drive, but front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive can also be selected
depending on conditions. In water, it is propelled by twin water jets.

The military is interested in Gibbs’ amphibians. Technology for beach landing crafts hasn’t
changed since World War II, Jenkins said.

Gibbs is taking orders for the Phibian, as well as the Humdinga II, which is a smaller five- to
seven-seat vehicle that is aimed at the military, although it has not yet set prices. Jenkins did
disclose that the Phibian would be built in the U.S., and said that the company has narrowed
its choices for an assembly plant location to Michigan, Texas, Florida and the Carolinas. The
Humdinga will be built in the United Kingdom where the company is based. Gibbs’ primary
research and development office and U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

The company plans to announce a production location for the Phibian with the next several
weeks.
Gibbs Chairman Neil Jenkins introduces the company's Phibian High Speed Amphibian,
which is aimed at first responders. "High Speed Amphibians are going to change the
perception of what can be done in rescue situations," he said.

The Phibian is a true multi-continent effort. Jenkins said it was conceived in the U.S.,
engineered in New Zealand and will be manufactured in the U.S. with some materials
supplied through the U.K.

Like its other High Speed Amphibian vehicles, the Phibian's wheels rotate into the wheel
wells, allowing it to reach plane.

Gibbs gave demonstration rides on the Phibian to the media and dignitaries including the
New Zealand ambassador to the U.S. Gibbs was founded by Alan Gibbs, a New Zealand
industrialist.
The Phibian’s introduction was timed to precede the annual conference of the American
Society of Naval Engineers, which is also this week. Gibbs officials were scheduled for
meetings about its vehicles in connection with the conference.

The announcement of the Phibian came as a bit of a surprise because the company is also
working on the planned launch of the Quadski amphibian, which is a single-seat cross
between an all-terrain vehicle and a personal watercraft. The vehicle is capable of 45 mph on
land and water. Gibbs has said that the often-delayed Quadski would go into limited
production this summer.

Gibbs said that the Quadski would be the first model produced by a new division it is calling
Sport Amphibians.

The Phibian is slightly longer than 30 feet and has a beam of 8 feet 4 inches.

The company also had one of its Aquada amphibious cars at the Phibian launch. That project
is stuck on the back burner as Gibbs works to secure regulatory approval for it.

U.S. government approval for the Phibian has proven to be a little easier because it is
classified as a light truck. Jenkins said that it expects that approval from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the next six months. It expects to begin
delivery of the Phibian in 9-15 months.
“We have cleared things with the EPA and the Coast Guard,” Jenkins said.

While the Phibian is targeted at first responders such as rescue crews and fire departments,
Jenkins said it will be available for sale to the general public. The prototype shown in
Arlington had what Gibbs calls a quarter cab, with seating for three people, but it can be
ordered with no cab, half cab or full cab. The prototype’s deck has attachment points for a
versatile range of uses.

Jenkins said the hull and superstructure of the Phibian are carbon fiber. It has a payload
capacity of 3,307 pounds. See below for full specifications.

Like the rest of its products, the Phibian uses proprietary technology that allows it to
seamlessly transition between land and water. The primary technology is a system that
decouples the drive axles and allows the wheels to pivot into the wheel wells. Raising the
wheels out of the water enables Gibbs’ amphibians to reach plane in the water.

The company has spent 15 years and 2 million man hours developing the HSA technology,
investing $200 million into the project.

Amphibious vehicles can be the most important and useful tool search and rescue teams have
at their disposal. Especially when time is of the essence and a person must be found
immediately. Though these vehicles are most likely to be used by law enforcement or rescue
organizations, you can find more information on parts and accessories at sites like SXS
Headquarters where you can learn and purchase whatever your heart desires

Phibian specifications
Engine / Propulsion
Type: twin turbo diesels (land) with twin jet drives (water)
Horsepower (hp / kW): 500 /Â 368
Water speed (mph): more than 30
Suspension
coil over springs and dampers
Drive layout (land): FWD or RWD, selectable 4WD
Steering type: power-assisted hydraulic
Brakes
Type: hydraulically operated disc brakes
Wheels and tires
Dimensions 275/80R20 MPT

Overall length (ft / mm): 30.22 / 9212

Overall width: (ft / mm): 8.3 / 2532
Overall height: (ft / mm): 11.98 / 3654
Track width (ft / mm): 6.95 / 2120
Wheelbase (ft / mm): 20.63 / 6289
Approach angle (degrees): 30
Departure angle (degrees): 28
Ground clearance (in / mm): 16 / 353
Capacities
 Occupants: three crew, 12 passengers
Curb weight ( kg base): 4500
Payload (lb / kg): 3307 / 1500

PHIBIAN SPECIFICATIONS

Engine / Propulsion

Type: twin turbo diesels (land) with twin jet drives (water)

Horsepower (hp / kW): 500 /368

Water speed (mph): more than 30

Suspension

coil over springs and dampers

Drive layout (land): FWD or RWD, selectable 4WD

Steering type: power-assisted hydraulic

Brakes

Type: hydraulically operated disc brakes

Wheels and tires

275/80R20 MPT

Overall length (ft / mm): 30.22 / 9212

Overall width: (ft / mm): 8.3 / 2532

Overall height: (ft / mm): 11.98 / 3654

Track width (ft / mm): 6.95 / 2120

Wheelbase (ft / mm): 20.63 / 6289

Approach angle (degrees): 30

Departure angle (degrees): 28

Ground clearance (in / mm): 16 / 353

Dimensions

Capacities

Occupants: three crew, 12 passengers

Curb weight (lb / kg base): 4500

Payload (lb / kg): 3307 / 1500

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Gibbs unveils two new "Amphitrucks"
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Gibbs Technologies has announced the availability of its Phibian (pictured) and Humdinga II
amphibious trucks

Image Gallery (18 images)

The folks at Detroit's Gibbs Technologies are no strangers to aquatic vehicles. In the past
several years, they have brought us the zippy Aquada sports car, the Quadski ATV/personal
watercraft hybrid, and the four-wheel-drive Humdinga SUV concept. Yesterday, they
announced the addition of another two vehicles to their fleet - the Phibian and Humdinga II
high-speed Amphitrucks.
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The mostly carbon fiber-constructed 4WD Phibian is capable of highway speeds when
traveling on land, thanks to its twin turbo diesel engines - looking like it does, it would also
presumably be capable of turning quite a few heads while heading down the road. When it
enters the water, its wheels retract and its dual jet drives kick in. This is done with the touch
of a button, and takes about ten seconds. Once on the water, it can reportedly attain speeds
over 30 mph (48 km/h).

Three crew members and 12 passengers can comfortably fit inside the Phibian, when it's in
passenger-carrying mode. When reconfigured for cargo-carrying duty, it is able to manage a
payload of 3,307 pounds (1,500 kg). Not surprisingly, it is designed with military, rescue and
humanitarian operations in mind.

While we did hear about the Humdinga SUV when it was still a concept, Gibbs took
yesterday's opportunity to announce that its successor, the Humdinga II (above), is also now
available for order.

The 4WD vehicle is powered by a supercharged 350hp V8 gasoline engine, offering land and
water speeds in line with those of the Phibian. It can carry five to seven passengers or a
payload of up to 1,653 pounds (750 kg), depending on its configuration.

Because it's smaller and more nimble than the Phibian, it is intended more for use in a light-
duty patrol or rapid response role.

There's no word on price for either vehicle, but inquiries are undoubtedly welcome.

Source: Gibbs Technologies

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Gibbs Amphibians Introduces Phibian and
Humdinga High Speed Amphitrucks

Gibbs Amphibians introduces the Phibian High Speed Amphitruck on the Potomac River
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Designed for multi-mission first responders and
military applications, Phibian is capable of traveling in excess of 30 mph ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

 Designed and engineered for multiple transport, first responder and military
applications

 Phibian features large load capacity and off-road capability

 Humdinga is designed for light-duty patrol with rapid-response capability

 Quickly reconfigurable for cargo and passenger-carrying operations

 Eliminates the need for separate boats and tow vehicles and trailers

 Can be specially adapted to customers' specifications

 Potential to grow technology and manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120207/CG49242)

Gibbs Amphibians introduced the Phibian today at an event preceding the American Society
of Naval Engineers (ASNE) annual conference. Equipped with Gibbs Amphibians'
proprietary High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology, Phibian joins Humdinga in the Gibbs
Amphibians commercial portfolio, two new amphitrucks capable of many uses, including
military and rescue roles.

Phibian and Humdinga feature Gibbs' proprietary High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology,
which incorporates many technological breakthroughs in suspension, water propulsion and
wheel-retraction design. The water-jet propulsion system enables safe operation in shallow
water yet provides the high levels of thrust necessary to achieve planing speeds within
seconds. A patented retracting suspension system provides exceptional ride-and-handling on
the road, but in the water retracts wheels in seconds to reduce hull drag in marine use.
Phibian is an entirely new type of amphibious truck. Constructed primarily of carbon fiber, it
is a multi-mode, multi-mission, high-speed amphibian that offers off-road capability on land.
When Phibian transitions from land to water, the wheels retract and its dual jet propulsion
provides water performance equal to that of purpose-built patrol and rescue boats.

"Phibian and Humdinga deliver a revolutionary and highly effective solution to the growing
demands placed on today's transport, first responder and military communities," said Gibbs'
Chairman, Neil Jenkins.

"Natural disasters in recent memory, such as the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan, Thailand,
Sri Lanka and elsewhere in Asia; as well as the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans, illustrate the need for amphibians as capable, versatile and efficient as Phibian and
Humdinga," Jenkins said.

Phibian is capable of traveling at highway speeds on land and in excess of 30 mph on water.
It seamlessly makes its land-to-water transition in less than 10 seconds with the simple push
of a button.

Humdinga is a smaller vehicle created specifically to deal with remote and difficult terrain.

Gibbs has been developing its HSA technology since 1997. It represents an investment of
more than $200 million and more than two million hours of engineering. Gibbs' HSA
technology can be applied to amphibians of all sizes – from 800 pounds to 10 tons. It solves
the persistent challenges of land-sea borders around the world, such as beachhead landings or
crossing waterways and lakes.

Phibian and Humdinga versatility and capability attributes include:

 Highway-capable speed

 On-plane water performance in excess of 30 mph

 Replace need for separate boats and tow vehicles.

In addition to first responder and humanitarian uses, Phibian and Humdinga also have the
potential to provide military units with specialized capabilities as well as many general
transport applications.

Both amphibians will be offered as a base model that can be configured for customer
requirements. Factory-installed options are being developed and may include for the Phibian:

 Fully enclosed, stand-up cabin with integrated radar arch

 Rear radar arch

 Canvas T-top over cockpit and extended canvas over cargo area

 Two or three crew seats with integrated restraints

  Passenger seating for 12 in cargo area

 Right- and left-hand side doors with full NATO pallet size access

 Tailgate and winch

 Anchor with electric windlass

 U.S. Coast Guard-required equipment for passenger use

 Heater and air conditioner

 Chemical toilet with stowable privacy enclosure

 Custom exterior treatments

Phibian and Humdinga are just two of several amphibians Gibbs has developed. Others
include:

Aquada: The world's first amphibian to feature Gibbs' High Speed Amphibian technology,
Aquada is capable of speeds of more than 100 mph on land and in excess of 30 mph on water.
The Aquada was designed from the ground up to perform in both land and marine modes,
with over 100 patents covering technical innovations. In 2004, Virgin Group owner Richard
Branson used a Gibbs Aquada to set a new record for crossing the English Channel in an
amphibian. Branson set a new record of 1 hour 40 minutes, smashing the previous, 30-year-
old record by more than 4 hours.

Quadski: The first-generation Quadski was demonstrated in 2006, and is capable of off-
highway operation and marine operation. It is the first personal off-highway amphibian to
feature HSA technology, and makes a seamless transition between land and water. An
advanced Quadski will be introduced this year.

Gibbs Amphibians is the world's leading developer of High Speed Amphibian (HSA)
technology platforms for consumer, commercial, humanitarian and military use. It was
founded by New Zealand entrepreneur Alan Gibbs in 1996 and Neil Jenkins joined him as a
partner in 1999. Since its formation, Gibbs Amphibians has led the world in researching and
developing the concept of HSA technology, and has patented more than 100 inventions
relating to the technology. Additional information about Gibbs, HSA technology and
licensing opportunities is available at www.gibbstech.com.

Contact:

Kelly Kolhagen
MSL Detroit
248-425-6681
kelly.kolhagen@mslgroup.com

Chris Kourtakis
Gibbs Amphibians
248-890-1116
ckourtakis@gibbstech.com

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PHIBIAN SPECIFICATIONS

Engine / Propulsion

Type: twin turbo diesels (land) with twin jet drives (water)
Horsepower (hp / kW): 500 / 368
Water speed (mph): more than 30

Suspension

coil over springs and dampers

Drive layout (land): FWD or RWD, selectable 4WD
Steering type: power-assisted hydraulic

Brakes

Type: hydraulically operated disc brakes

Wheels and tires

275/80R20 MPT

Dimensions

Overall length (ft / mm): 30.22 / 9212

Overall width: (ft / mm): 8.3 / 2532
Overall height: (ft / mm): 11.98 / 3654
Track width (ft / mm): 6.95 / 2120
Wheelbase (ft / mm): 20.63 / 6289
Approach angle (degrees): 30
Departure angle (degrees): 28
Ground clearance (in / mm): 16 / 353

Capacities

Occupants: three crew, 12 passengers

Curb weight (lb / kg base): 4500
Payload (lb / kg): 3307 / 1500

HUMDINGA SPECIFICATIONS

Engine / Propulsion

Type: supercharged V8
Horsepower (hp / kW): 350 / 261

Suspension / Brakes

Drive layout (land): permanent 4WD

Brakes: disc
Dimensions

Overall length (ft / mm): 21.5 / 6553

Overall width: (ft / mm): 79 / 2000
Overall height: (ft / mm): 98 / 2500
Track width (ft / mm): 6.95 / 2120

Capacities

Curb weight (lb / kg base): 4960 / 2750

Occupants: 5-7 configurable
Payload (lb / kg): 1653 / 750
Gross vehicle weight (lb / kg): 6613 / 3500

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Gibbs Amphitrucks
High Speed Amphibians

Gibbs Amphitrucks
About Us

Gibbs Amphitrucks is a division of Gibbs Technologies (Gibbs), which is a

private company based in the UK that has been developing High Speed
Amphibian technology and products for almost 20 years. This has
produced 11 platforms, which are protected by over 300 patents
worldwide. Gibbs specializes in vehicles that exceed 30 mph on water and
have a land speed comparable to other similar land vehicles.

Gibbs is currently working with licensees and potential licensees to

manufacture and produce these vehicles in a global program. Currently
focusing on the Amphitruck products.
Amphitruck
Noun

1. A vehicle, capable of transporting over 600kg of payload, at speeds

over 30mph on water and highway speeds on land.

Amphitrucks are large amphibian vehicles, expressly engineered and

refined to deliver a next generation transport platform. Using Gibbs HSA
technology, Amphitrucks excel in delivering a single transport solution to
anywhere, on rough terrain or rough water.
Impressions

"It [Phibian] can carry 15 people off-road, onto the highway and into the
sea without missing a beat." -- FoxNews.com, USA, 15-Feb-2012

"The Humdinga... is capable of reaching the most challenging and remote

terrain in the world" -- FastAmphibians.com, USA, 12-Feb-2014

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HSA Technology
High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology is a group of enabling technologies and expertise
that makes possible the creation of vehicles that can travel in excess of 30mph on water and
reach land speeds equivalent to that of similar land vehicles. HSA technology represents over
2.5 million man hours of development, advanced engineering, 2 decades of refinement and
experience which has generated over 350 patents and patents pending worldwide. Gibbs IP
strategy protects and maintains its leadership in the field. HSA technology has 4 key areas of
innovation consisting of; Powertrain, Hull, Water Jet, & Suspension.
Gibbs Technologies
Powertrain
All Gibbs vehicles use a single engine for providing power on both land and water. In most
cases this involves the development of an additional PTO (Power Take-Off) to allow the
engine to drive both the water jet and the wheels. This also allows the wheels to be
disengaged from the drive when in full marine mode. The whole powertrain system
undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is reliable in both road and marine applications.

Hull
One of the many significant innovative features within all HSA Products is the hull and body
architecture. Gibbs has undertaken significant hydrodynamic development of the hull
surfaces in all its HSA platforms, allowing the hull to perform well at high speeds on the
plane, whilst managing the additional complexities of wheel retractions. Within every
platform configuration there is a fine balance between weight, cost and performance. Gibbs
expertise has extended to composite hulls, monocoque carbon bodies, aluminium space
frames, subframes and monocoque aluminium bodies.
Water Jet
The jet system has undergone a huge amount of development in order to minimise the length
and weight, typical of many water jets. Manufactured from cast alloys, the larger diameter jet
provides greater acceleration on water at low speeds, increased manoeuvrability and a
reduction in the time taken to get onto the plane. The water jet is a scalable proprietary
design, used in all HSAs produced by Gibbs.

Suspension
The patented suspension design, whilst providing excellent automotive ride and handling on
land, is also designed to lift the wheels clear of the water, necessary for minimising marine
drag. Without the drag of the wheels the Amphibians can reach higher water speeds as a
planing vessel. The retraction process takes just 5 seconds at the touch of a single switch,
allowing a seamless and simplistic transition between land and water modes.

Patents and IPR

Gibbs has over 350 patents and patent applications for the most crucial elements required to
create a true and successful High Speed Amphibian vehicle. These include:

 Whole-vehicle patents

 System-level patents, which cover vehicle systems required to overcome

engineering challenges associated with the High Speed Amphibian
functionality of the vehicles (including wheel suspension and
retraction/protraction systems, cooling systems, body structural systems,
steering systems, safety/transition systems, hydrodynamics, jet drive
systems and powertrain)

 Component-level patents, which cover the only viable solution to some of

the challenges of High Speed Amphibian functionality

Gibbs has an active research and development programme, with unpublished patent
applications filed and pending and new patent applications in process.

http://www.gibbsamphibians.com/technology/
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It can carry 15 people off-road, onto the highway and into the sea without missing a beat.

The Phibian is the latest all-terrain concept from Gibbs Amphibians, aimed at law
enforcement and military agencies looking for a single solution to rapid response needs in
regions where land and water operations are regular occurrences.
The 30-foot rolling boat features an upsized version of the unique water-jet propulsion system
and retractable wheels first seen on the Gibbs Aquada. In 2004, Richard Branson set a world
record for amphibious vehicles by piloting an Aquada across the English Channel in 1 hour
and 40 minutes.

Weighing just 4500 pounds, about the same as a full-size SUV, the carbon-fiber hulled
Phibian is powered by a 500 hp turbodiesel drivetrain capable of propelling it to highway
speeds on land and can be driven directly into the water and be up to planning speed in less
than 10 seconds, hitting a top speed of over 25 knots.

Along with the smaller Humdinga II, Gibbs is pitching the Phibian as the ideal vehicle for
search and rescue operations in areas struck by natural disasters like tsunamis and hurricanes,
as well as an efficient way to deploy personnel and cargo throughout an operational theater
without having to rely on several different modes of transportation.

The Michigan-based subsidiary of Britain’s Gibbs Techology has been trying to gain a
foothold in the United States market since it announced plans to sell the Aquada here in 2008.
Myriad state and federal regulations governing the licensing of cars and boats for personal
use have prevented it from selling that vehicle here commercially as of yet.

While it continues to work toward that goal, Gibbs has now tasked its 80-person strong
Auburn Hills engineering facility -- established with the help of a $5.9 million tax credit from
the state of Michigan -- with developing vehicles for government applications, like the
Phibian and Humdinga II. If the company can find any takers and put either of them in
production, it says it will add at up to 170 jobs at the location.

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This Truck Can Go Off-Road – No, REALLY Off-Road
Written by Bryan Laviolette 0 Comments

Crossbreed a Ford F-550 and a 24-foot Kingfisher patrol boat. The result would be a fast
amphibian that might look something like this.
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE TYPE: Rear-engine,
permanent four-wheel drive, 3-
to 6-passenger amphitruck The Gibbs Humdinga, a 23-foot amphitruck, is part road-
going truck, part jet-propelled boat. Eighty miles per
BASE PRICE: $500,000* hour on land and more than 30 in the water with a
transition of time of less than five seconds, and within a
ENGINE: 300-horsepower diesel year, it’s going to be available for sale.
(gasoline engine also be
available) With permanent four-wheel drive, the Humdinga takes
the idea of “go anywhere” to a new dimension. Short of
TRANSMISSION: Automatic becoming airborne, the Humdinga can do anything.

WHEELBASE:
155.1 inches

LENGTH: 276.1 inches

WIDTH: 90.7 inches

HEIGHT: 96.1 inches

CURB WEIGHT:
6,197 pounds

TRANSITION APPROACH
ANGLE: 25 degrees

TRANSITION DEPARTURE
ANGLE: 20 degrees

DRAFT: 21 inches

TRANSITION
DEPTH REQUIRED: 31.5
inches

WATER PROPULSION: Twin

Gibbs High Speed Amphibian
11.5-inch jets

PAYLOAD:
1,719 pounds

FUEL CAPACITY:
43.9 gallons

TIRES: 27560/R20

SUSPENSION:
Coil over springs and dampers

WHEEL RETRACTION
The company believes the uses for the technology are virtually limitless. Of course, it’s
pitching the vehicle to search and rescue crews, specifically, first responders, beach patrols
and flood relief operations. But there are also commercial applications such as surveyors,
prospectors and safaris. Military applications could include Coast Guard, disaster relief and
border protection.

Gibbs also envisions consumer use as a recreational vehicle, hunting and fishing rig or as a
yacht tender.

It’s expected to carry a base price of about $500,000. Gibbs Amphitrucks spokesman Graham
Jenkins said the price is a “bargain for a utility amphibian.”
Amphibians such as Argo six-wheel vehicles and others have been around for decades. What
makes Gibbs’ technology a game changer is that they are fast on water and land.

Gibbs Amphitrucks, a division of Gibbs Amphibians, licensed the Humdinga to ST Kinetics,

a Singapore-based specialty vehicle manufacturer and military contractor, a deal it announced
a little more than a year ago. Gibbs is supporting continued development from its research
facility in Nuneaton, England.

Gibbs and STK are conducting demos of the Humdinga to show its capabilities.

“We have a unit in southeast Asia right now doing demos in conjunction with STK to
generate additional orders before they go into production,” Jenkins said. Gibbs is also
planning additional demos in the U.S.
Base models will come without a cab, but half and full cabs will be options. A variety of other
options are also possible to fit the varied uses buyers may have for the trucks.

The Humdinga is powered by a 300-horsepower diesel engine with a gasoline engine option.
Power is routed through an automatic transmission. Jenkins refused to offer additional
powertrain details.

Water propulsion is by twin 11.5-inch Gibbs jets powered by a power take off unit.

The Humdinga weighs in at 6,197 pounds and has a payload capacity of 1,719 pounds. Base
versions have three seats but the truck can be outfitted to carry up to six people.
Gibbs vehicles use the company’s exclusive High Speed Amphibian technology, which
includes a retractable suspension system that decouples the axles and pulls the wheels into the
wheel wells, the key technology that turns them into fast amphibians. HSA technology also
includes Gibbs own jet design as well as other characteristics such as the shallow-keel hull
shape that improves ground clearance on land while maintaining good performance in water
and proprietary carbon fiber. Another Gibbs division, Gibbs Sports Amphibians, produces the
Quadski in Auburn Hills, Mich. It is beginning its third year of production. The Quadski is a
one- or two-person all-terrain vehicle that can travel at 45 mph on land or water.

Gibbs has also developed a 30-foot amphitruck that it calls Phibian. Phibian development is
on hold while the company focuses on Humdinga.

Prior to developing the Quadski, Humdinga and Phibian, Gibbs’ first fast amphibian was the
Aquada, a three-seat sports car. While the Aquada project is on hold because of regulatory
issues, the Humdinga is classified as a light truck and will be road legal in the U.S.

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Vehicle Applications
HSA technology is the major evolutionary leap that makes all of the vehicle platforms a
reality. High Speed Amphibians lend themselves to a wide variety of uses, from search and
rescue to recreation, disaster relief to oil prospecting and military to logistics.

The Humdinga is a very capable single vehicle solution, where previously access was
difficult or impossible. This combined with a high payload gives the Humdinga a completely
unique set of capabilities in a changing world.
Some potential applications include:

 First responders
  Disaster relief

 Law enforcement

 Search and rescue

 Logistics

 Consumer

 Flood rescue

 Beach Patrol

 Oil prospecting

 Windfarm servicing and maintenance

 Border protection

 Special operations

 Yacht Tender

 Water Taxi

 Expedition and exploration

http://www.gibbsamphibians.com/applications/

Contacting us
General Enquiries
For all general, media and sales enquiries, please contact Gibbs Amphibians through the
enquiries email, or main switchboard number. We will be happy to deal with your enquiry.

Expressing Interest in Licensing

In the first instance please contact the Gibbs Business Development Team and find out more
information on the licensing opportunities available. A visit to our UK facility can then be
arranged, including demonstrations of the vehicles, where we can discuss in further detail,
HSA Technologies, vehicle capabilities, potential roles, and regions available.

Gibbs Amphibians
Avenue Road, Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4LY
UK

Tel: +44 (0)24 7638 8828

Fax: +44 (0)24 7638 8868
enquiries@gibbsamphibians.com

http://www.gibbsamphibians.com/contact/