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185 Foot Defiance Fast Patrol Boat
Swiftships Model No. 57-IN-FPB-0498 is a quad-waterjet, diesel 57 Meter, Fast Patrol Boat and is an ocean capable craft. This deep-water platform can operate in water too shallow for most other vessels and can launch and recover its RIB underway. The vessel is primarily intended to fulfill the patrol, surveillance, ASW, AAW and interdiction role. As a secondary mission, the 57 Meter D-FPB may be employed to support Naval Special Warfare missions within the boat's inherent capabilities.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
Length (Overall)
185 Feet
Maximum Beam
30 Feet
Accommodations*
37 (including 12 Special Warfare)
Draft
6 Feet
Speed (Full Mission Load)**
30 Knots +
Speed (50 percent Mission Load)
35 Knots +
Cruise
20 Knots
Endurance at Cruise Speed
2000 NM
Endurance at 12 Kts (two engines)
4000 NM
Fuel Capacity
20,000 US Gallons
Propulsion
Caterpillar 3512 or equal
Waterjets
Hamilton HM 721 Series
Generators
2 main generators sized for mission payload
*The platform uses the latest concepts in reduced manning and can be operated with only four personnel. Additional accommodations are provided for extended military operations.
**Assumes mission payload of 60.0 LT, crew, ship's fuel and water. Must be determined when final mission payload is defined.
MISSION PAYLOAD/WEAPONS SYSTEM
57MM and 40MM guns, 25 MM chain gun (with a 4 surface to air missiles pack included), 8 surface to surface missiles, rigid inflatable boat (RIB), fire-control/command management system/chaff. Optional: Towed array and air search radar.
Press Releases
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