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SWIFT high speed vessel (2003)

Swift 2010

No Name Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comm Fate
HSV2 Swift (ex-Incat 061)   INCAT, Hobart, Australia     12.8.2003 returned 7.2015

 

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement full, t

1875

Length, m

92.0 wl 97.2 oa

Breadth, m

26.60

Draught, m

3.43

No of shafts

4 waterjets

Machinery

4 Ruston Paxman 16RK270 diesels

Power, h. p.

37982

Max speed, kts

47 light, 35 with 500t of cargo

Fuel, t

diesel oil 160

Endurance, nm(kts) 4000(20)

Armament

provision for 1 x 6 - 20/76 Mk 15 Block 1B

Military load 102 passengers on berth or 250 seated, 500 t of cargo

Electronic equipment

2x Kelvin Hughes radars

Complement

100

Project history: Leased  in October 2002 by MSC and delivered 15.8.2003, under long-term charter since 2008. Modified commercial vehicle and personnel ferry available for various logistic support and transportation duties. This type is inherently unsuitable for high-intensity combat roles due to basic configuration, lack of damage control capability and lack of protection features.

    Had enclosure for two MH-60S helicopters and 24.7x15.2m flight deck. The stern ramp was capable of deploying M1 Abrams heavy tanks. Can carry 267 automobiles. Aluminium construction.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

Swift 2004

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