"The US Navy's Brand New MK VI Patrol Boat One" Topic
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Tango01 | 16 Apr 2015 12:56 p.m. PST |
" US Navy Expeditionary Combat Command was showcasing its brand new MK VI Patrol Boat (PB) during Sea-Air-Space 2015. Navy Recognition discussed with Commander Pete Berning, U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Force, (whom we already met last year). The MK VI is a next generation PB and the latest addition to the US Navy fleet. The 85 foot combatant craft's hull is optimized for performance, fuel economy and firepower. The MK VI PB is configured with both an ergonomically designed pilothouse seating 5 operators: The Engineer (taking care of the engines and Mk 38 turret), the Navigator, the coxswain, the communication engineer and the boat Captain. The main deck cabin is reconfigurable and modular with 13 Shoxs seats and a medical station in case of injury. Below it are the galley which serves as kitchen and mission planning area, berthing (6 racks) with shower and engine room. All compartments are armored…"
Full article here link Nice boat! (smile) Amicalement Armand |
Ron W DuBray | 16 Apr 2015 4:34 p.m. PST |
What? no anti ship missiles?? what a waste. |
Jakse375 | 16 Apr 2015 4:52 p.m. PST |
where's the gun flaps where guys in the cabin can shoot out if they need to? ;) |
zoneofcontrol | 16 Apr 2015 6:14 p.m. PST |
"where's the gun flaps where guys in the cabin can shoot out if they need to? ;)" That was forgotten in the original design. Corrective modifications include the turret assembly from a M1 Abrams. |
Lion in the Stars | 17 Apr 2015 6:40 p.m. PST |
What? no anti ship missiles?? what a waste. It carries SEALs, not Harpoons. Much more dangerous! |
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