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ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE FORCE (HONG KONG)

COASTAL FORCES

PROTECTOR patrol boats (1992-1993)

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Protector PL51   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     18.10.1992 to China 7.1997 (PL51)
Guardian PL52   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     18.1.1993 to China 7.1997 (PL52)
Defender PL53   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     4.3.1993 to China 7.1997 (PL53)
Preserver PL54   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     7.4.1993 to China 7.1997 (PL54)
Rescuer PL55   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     17.5.1993 to China 7.1997 (PL55)
Detector PL56   Transfield ASI, South Coogee, Australia     23.6.1993 to China 7.1997 (PL56)

 

Displacement standard, t

148

Displacement full, t

170

Length, m

28.6 wl 32.6 oa

Breadth, m

8.20

Draught, m

1.60 hull

No of shafts

2 + 1 waterjet

Machinery

2 Caterpillar 3516TA Phase II diesels + 1 Caterpillar 3412TA diesel

Power, h. p.

5640 + 775 = 5640

Max speed, kts

26

Fuel, t

diesel oil 17

Endurance, nm(kts)

600(18)

Armament

1 x 1 - 12.7/90, 2 x 1 - 7.6/90

Electronic equipment Decca radar, V3901 e/o system

Complement

19

Project history: ASI-315 Pacific Forum design with some modifications (cruise engine, less draft e. c.). Carried a 5m RIB. Can carry a divisional commander and staff.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Preserver 2002

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