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RPB riverine patrol boats (2007-2010)
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Ships
| Names | Builders | Commissioned | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 boats |
Safe Boats International, Port Orchard: 24 boats |
2007-2010: 24 boats |
none | none |
in service (2019): 24 boats |
Technical data
| 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 |
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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.
Ivan Gogin, 2017-19
