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RPB riverine patrol boats (2007-2010)

 

Names

24 boats

Builders

Safe Boats International, Port Orchard: 24 boats

Commissioned

2007-2010: 24 boats

Losses

none

Transfers

none

Discarding

in service (2019): 24 boats

 

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement full, t

10

Length, m

12.0

Breadth, m

3.0

Draught, m

0.61

No of shafts

2 waterjets

Machinery

2 Yanmar 6LY2M STE diesels

Power, h. p.

880

Max speed, kts

38

Fuel, t

diesel oil 1

Endurance, nm(kts)

275(35)

Armament

3 x 1 - 12.7/90
Military load 13 troops
Electronic equipment radar

Complement

5

   

Project history: Riverine patrol boats (RPB). Intended for personnel transport and patrol duties on rivers. Each of three fixed gunmounts can carry single Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher or Mk 44 GAU-17 mini-gun, 12.7mm, 7.62mm or 5.56mm MG. Fitted with beaching plates, armoured plating provides small arms and ballistic protection. Air transportable.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

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