The hovercraft "Irbis" is designed for the year-round transportation of 28-32 passengers or of 3 tons of cargo on rivers, lakes and within a 30 mile area along seacoasts in waves up to Sea State 3.

The craft can operate in various environments: at ambient temperatures from -40^oC to +40^oC, wind velocities of up to 15 m/s, across shallow water leading onto land at upgrades of up to 4 degrees, over snow, solid and broken ice.

The craft is ecologically sound for low-density, water-impregnated grounds (e.g. permafrost and fish spawning/feeding areas) owing to minimum on-ground pressure.

The craft doesn't need port facilities, as it settles on lightly equipped landing places. The craft can be transported by railway.

The craft is fitted with radio, navigation and life-saving equipment. Aircraft-style armchairs are provided for passengers. Air conditioning, WC, bar and freezer is also an option.

This modification of the hovercraft “Irbis” is designated for solving reconnaissance, guard and rescue tasks and also for transporting special groups of Coast Guard, fishing control and service of extreme situations.

The following armament is installed on the craft:

• two sets of portable missile complex "Igla-1M";
• 7.62 mm machine gun (option - 12.7 mm);
• personnel armament of the crew and special group.