Maritime Mobility Company, Aron Flying Ship Ltd.

Aron Flying Ship
WIG CRAFT

Wing In Ground (WIG) Craft

What is WIG Craft?

A marine vessel that utilizes an air cushion created by the WIG effect to cruise over the water's surface.

[ WIG(Wing-In Ground) Effect ]
The phenomenon in which increased lift and decreased drag is created by aerodynamics
when an object flies close to the water or ground surface.

Ship Mode Operation

  • 1~54knots (~100km/h)
  • Max. wave height(for take-off & landing) 5.9ft(1.8m)
  • Low-speed operation in ports using side motors

WIG Effect Mode

  • Cruising Speed: 97~107 Knots(180~200km/h)
  • Max. Speed: 135knots(250km/h)
  • Increased fuel efficiency

Flight Performance

  • Max. Flight Altitude: 150m (IMO Guidelines)
  • Cruising Range: 350nm(650km)
  • Aircraft level riding comfort and safety