Zodiac Hurricane Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat

Reading Time: 2 minutes Designation: Zodiac Hurricane RHIBType: High-speed multi-role rigid-hulled inflatable boatOperator: Bangladesh Navy (Special Warfare Diving and Salvage – SWADS)Country of Origin: Canada/FranceManufacturer: Zodiac Milpro (subsidiary of Zodiac Group) Overview The Zodiac Hurricane series of Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) represent a class of high-performance craft developed for elite naval and maritime security forces around the world. In Bangladesh, these boats are operated by the Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) unit of the Bangladesh Navy, where they serve as a core asset for special operations, boarding parties, maritime interdiction, and amphibious insertion missions. Built for speed, agility, and survivability in extreme maritime environments, the Zodiac Hurricane RHIB is particularly suited to Bangladesh’s littoral, riverine, and coastal operating conditions. Technical Specifications Length: 7.5 to 11.0 metres (varies by model) Beam: 2.5 to 3.5 metres Weight (unladen): 2,000 to 4,000 kg Hull Type: Deep-V composite hull with inflatable collar (sponsons)