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PROTECTOR patrol boats (1992-1993)


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Preserver 2002

Ships


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)


Technical data


Displacement standard, t148
Displacement full, t170
Length, m

28.6 wl 32.6 oa

Breadth, m

8.20

Draught, m1.60 hull
No of shafts

2 + 1 waterjet

Machinery2 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 equipmentDecca radar, V3901 e/o system
Complement19


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<i>Preserver </i>2002
Preserver 2002


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.