GA AZ-27 Light Assault Boat +++

Although there are no seas or other large bodies of water on Mort, there is still a call, from time to time, for small boats which can be operated in the larger of the cities sewers and on its vast underground reservoirs. It is for this reason that the GA Light Assault Boat was developed early in year 420 and has been in almost constant use by operatives, Shivers and SLA maintenance crews ever since. A semi-rigid design, the AZ-27 can be deflated and folded up to allow it to pass through maintenance covers, narrow tunnels and access hatches and then re-inflated when it reaches its launch site via a small onboard compressor, a process that takes about 90 seconds to complete. The crafts light-weight means that it can be easily moved by only two people, while once fully inflated a reinforced ceramic keel allows the craft to be dragged short distances overland without damage. The vessels outer hull is formed from a mixture of specially treated, waterproof, ballistic weave cloth and lightweight ceramic armour and employs a system of multiple buoyancy chambers to prevent sinking if one section is holed. Fully proofed against a variety of corrosives and other chemi cals GA guarantee that the AZ-27s outer armour will not degrade even after prolonged periods of use in a polluted environment making it idea for maintenance work in industrial sectors . Propulsion is by a single hydro-jet outboard motor which features a special 'anti clog' design and filtration system for use in the debris strewn waters of Mort's sewers and which is capable of propelling the craft at speeds of up to 20 knots in ideal conditions. The powercell on the motor is good for about 5000 hours use before the need to recharge. The AZ-27 has room for up to a five man squad, in standard armour types, plus their equipment, although this number needs to be reduced if large amounts of cargo are to be carried. Additional equipment on the AZ-27 currently includes two 300 watt headlights, a single 500 watt trainable search light fitted to the prow, a buoyancy cell repair kit and four emergency oars.