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Zodiac FC470 American Inflatable Boat (RIB)

Zodiac FC470

Inflatable Boat (RIB)
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Basic Information
Name
Zodiac FC470 American Inflatable Boat (RIB)
Designation
Zodiac FC470
Alternate Designation
Zodiac FC470
Equipment Type
Inflatable Boat (RIB)
Manufacturer
Zodiac
Date of Introduction
2014
Description

The Zodiac MILPRO FC 470 Professional is directed towards the military and professional user who doesn't need all of the features that the standard model has for mission or delivery method requirements. Cut from the same cloth and having the same overall specs as the original the pro has different paddles, pump and gauge, with a few less d-rings but saves you a substantial amount of money. If you don't need to laucnh this boat from aircraft or a submarine then the FC 470 Professional is for you.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew 1
System
Alternative Designation Zodiac FC470
Type Inflatable Boat (RIB)
Builder Zodiac
In Service INA-Present
Crew 1
Passengers 9
Maximum Number of Persons 10
Maximum Payload Including Engine and Fuels 1250 kg / 2756 lb
Fabric * buoyancy tubes : black , 1880 dtx, polyamid, hypalon neoprene .* speed tubes : black , 940 dtx, polyamid, hypalon neoprene .* bottom : black , 940 dtx, polyamid, hypalon neoprene
Transom Black *self-bailers, large flow w/scuppers : 2 * engine mounting plate : 1 * engine transom pad (marine plywood) : 1 *tension straps transom / floorboard : 2
Floorboard * 4 sections rigid floorboards, anodized aluminum : 1 * longitudinal stringers, anodized aluminum : 2 *bow thrust board, marine plywood : 1
Valves *buoyancy tube intercommunication / *inflation valves (delrin cap) : 4 *keel inflation valve (delrin) : 1 *CO2 inflating points : 2 * overpressure valves : 2 * connecting hoses from main tube to speed tubes : 2
Reinforcements *all around rubbing strake, flat profile, black : 1 .* flat rubbing strake underneath keel, black : 1 .* flat rubbing strake underneath lower tubes, black : 1 + 1 .* anti splash triangles : 2 .* transom bottom stainless steel protection shoe : 1 . *large transom/tubes ovoid reinforcements : 1880 dtx (PY)
Handling * lateral carrying handles (molded) : 10 * bow carrying handle (plated brass w/ black coating) : 1 *exterior lifeline (peripheric) : 1 *interior lifeline : 2 floorboard lifeline, laced on 4 D rings : 1 interior large tie down D rings (stainless steel w/ black coating) : 13
Towing and Lifting *bow large towing D rings (stainless steel w/ black coating) : 2 *stern large towing D rings (stainless steel w/ black coating) : 2 *transom lifting points : 2 *bow thrust board-lifting points : 2
Dimensions
Overall Length 4.70 m / 15’ 5”
Inside Length 3.40 m / 11’ 2”
Overall Width 1.90 m / 6’ 3”
Inside Width 0.90 m / 2’11”
Floorboard USable Area 2.95 m² / 31.74 sq ft
Buoyancy Tube Volume 1860 l / 66cu ft
Weight, Empty 146 kg / 322 lb
Folded Dimensions bag 1 2’6”x4’11”
Propulsion System
Engine Name INA
Engine Type INA
Engine Power 65 hp
Recommended Power 40 hp
Maximum Range INA
Maximum Speed INA
Protection
Armor None
Active Protection System No
NBC Protection No
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Small Boats
Naval > Small Boats
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.7 m
Width
1.9 m
Height
Weight
66.22 kg
Operators (2)
United States
France
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