• 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.

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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.

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