KAT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE™
KAT® Rescue, Military, and Civilian SUV amphipious vehicles
are the first highly practical application of the amphibious vehicle.
Available in Amphibious High Mobility Rescue Version, Amphibious Multi Purpose Military Version,
Amphibious Fireboat Version, and High Performance Civilian Amphibious Sport Utility Vehicle Versions.
| Arising from the watery destruction of Hurricane Katrina is the KAT 829™ Heavy Duty Amphibious Vehicle. The KAT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE™ takes it's name from 8/29/2005, the date Katrina hit New Orleans. At least 1,836 people lost their lives in the hurricane and subsequent floods, making it the deadliest U.S. hurricane in 75 years. If rescue, fire, police and military personnel had the KAT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE™ all-wheel drive amphibious multi-purpose vehicles at the ready, they could have towed thousands of people to safety on KAT™ wheeled barges. There is no other amphibious craft like it. |
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Renowned marine designer David Carambat conceived of and developed the KAT 829.
His company, Industrial Object, LLC specializes in marine and automotive industrial engineering and design.
Industrial Objects is a cutting edge marine design firm providing innovative marine design since 1989.
Inventor of the groundbreaking SWATH technology "Small Waterplane Twin Hull" and innovative hovercraft, Carambat
also provides captivating "Best in Class" designs of leisure yachts and other recreational marine craft.
His designs surpass all other international leisure craft and work boats in efficiency, performance and comfort.
Carambat's company, Industrial Object, LLC boasts the best of the best in naval architecture, materials science, structural design and CAD capable fabrication. On February 21, 2008 Carambat gave a presentation of the KAT 829 Mass Rescue Vehicle to the NSARC. This is their report: National Search And Rescue Committee KAT® and the Globe and Lightning Bolt logos are trademarks of Industrial Object, LLC. The “®” designates a U.S. registered trademark. AMPHIBIOUS KAT™ is the model name that states the amphibious nature of this Katrina-inspired vehicle. AMPHI KAT™ is an abbreviated brand name of the vehicle. H2O KAT™ and FIRE KAT™ are model names of the amphibious fireboat version. HYDRO KAT™ is another brand name of the amphibious SUV model. KAT 2005™ is a future special edition model commemorating the August 29, 2005 tragedy. KAT 1000™, KAT 2000™, KAT 3000™, KAT 4000™, and KAT 5000™ are all future model names suggestive of engine displacement and horse power options based on planned models of the KAT AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE™. KAT KITS™ are assembled vehicle kits for the home built enthusiast. KAT 829™ has special significance as the date in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans causing the death of at least 1,836 souls. KAT BOAT™ is a brand name reserved for this versatile marine/land vehicle. KAT CRAFT™ is a model name describing the amphibious vehicle's water craft capabilities. KAT CROC™ is a trademarked name reflecting the heavy duty mobility of the KAT™ on land, water, swamp and sea. KAT MILITARY™ is the brand name of the stealth model outfitted for SEALS, Rangers, Green Berets and other units of the U.S. Special Forces. KAT HM™ is the model name signifying the military term "High Mobility". KAT HP™ is the "High Performance" version of the amphibious civilian sport utility vehicle. The KAT MP™ "Multi Purpose" model relects the diverse capabilities of this HEAVY DUTY AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE™. KAT PD™ is the brand name reserved for all branches of law enforcement and corrections. KAT RESCUE™ best describes the "Mass Rescue" capabilities of the KAT™ when towing wheeled barges. KATRINA CAR™ is a registered trademark of this all-wheel drive SUV capable of 80 mph+ highway speeds. KAT VEHICLE™ is another trademark of this mass rescue / military / sport / utility / amphibious / watercraft vehicle. MILITARY KAT™ is the brand name allocated to the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and other branches of the military. POLICE KAT™ is the brand designed for police and law enforcement during searches and when in off road pursuit of suspects over difficult, wet and swampy terrain. RESCUE KAT™ is the brand name of the "Mass Rescue" model configured with a towing capability for numerous wheeled barges over land, over water, through swamps, through floods and other disasters. WATER KAT™ is another trademark reserved for this high mobility, multi purpose, heavy duty amphibious vehicle. |
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KAT® and the Globe and Lightning Bolt logos are trademarks of Industrial Object, LLC. The “®” designates a U.S. registered trademark.
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