" First MK VI Patrol Boat" Topic
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| Tango01 | 07 Sep 2014 4:17 p.m. PST |
"The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27. The craft is the first of 10 patrol boats currently under contract with Safe Boats International in Tacoma, Washington. The patrol boats will be operated and maintained by the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), supporting coastal riverine forces. "This versatile platform leverages a proven, quality design and will provide enhanced capabilities to patrol and protect shallow coastal areas," said Mr. Frank McCarthey, program manager for auxiliary ships, boats and craft in Program Executive Office, Ships. "This delivery is a significant achievement for the program and we look forward to delivering more of these flexible, capable craft in the next few years." The MK VI patrol boat is an 85-foot craft arranged with an ergonomically designed pilothouse, covered fly bridge, re-configurable main deck cabin and below-deck accommodations.
The vessel includes shock mitigating seating for up to 10 crewmen and eight passengers with a maximum sprint speed of more than 35 knots…"
Full article here
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| Vosper | 08 Sep 2014 6:40 p.m. PST |
No idea how it performs it's duties, but that is one nice looking craft. I'd love to find an R/C model of that (crosses fingers), as I prefer the Coastal Forces side of nautical warfare – leave the carriers to someone else. |
| Tango01 | 08 Sep 2014 11:24 p.m. PST |
Glad you like it my friend. Amicalement
Armand |
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