Aircraft
Sea Cheetah To Reveal Hydrogen-powered Wing-in-ground-effect Vessel
After two years in stealth mode, the Miami start-up says it can start deliveries in two years
Sea Cheetah wing-in-ground effect vessel
Sea Cheetah says its wing-in-ground-effect vessel will refuel with hydrogen from capsules installed in marine locations. © Sea Cheetah Corp

Sea Cheetah Corporation is completing construction of a technology demonstrator for the hydrogen-electric wing-in-ground-effect (WIGE) vessel that it is developing for multiple roles including passenger and cargo operations. The Miami-based start-up said it aims to get the vessel approved under International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in time for first deliveries to be made in the final quarter of 2026.

According to Sea Cheetah, the 17-metric-ton (37,400-pound) vessel will have a maximum payload of 2.5 metric tons, which would allow for up to 20 passenger seats on services connecting coastal communities. Its projected range is around 435 nm, with a cruise speed of 135 knots.

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