Almaz Design Bureau Unveils Innovative TSVP-60 Hovercraft Cargo Vessel Project
February 13, 2025

The Central Marine Design Bureau “Almaz,” a part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), has unveiled its latest project — the TSVP-60, a next-generation cargo hovercraft designed for high mobility and multi-purpose applications.

Engineered to operate across water, ice, and land, the TSVP-60 is optimized for the transportation of cargo, containers, and both wheeled and tracked vehicles. Its modular design enables flexible configurations, including passenger transport, mobile medical units, and field workshops.

The vessel is powered by two autonomous M73 gas turbine propulsion systems, each consisting of a gas turbine engine and transmission driving both the air propeller and lift fan. Combined engine output reaches 14,044 kW (9,550 hp). Onboard power is supported by two 120 kW generators. The hovercraft is capable of reaching speeds up to 32 knots and has a 24-hour operational autonomy.

Key Specifications:

• Full displacement: 201 tonnes
• Payload capacity: 60 tonnes
• Hull length: 36.7 m
• Hull width: 14.16 m
• Overall height (with antenna): 10.3 m
• Draft: up to 3 m
• Crew: 8
• Passenger capacity: up to 12

The TSVP-60 project highlights USC’s commitment to developing versatile, high-performance vessels capable of operating in the Arctic, Far North, and other hard-to-reach regions.

Illustration: USC