Shaldag-class patrol boat
Class of patrol boats of Israeli Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Shaldag-class patrol boat (Hebrew: שלדג, Kingfisher) is a small but fast class of patrol boats developed for the Israeli Navy and launched in 1989,[1] it has since seen service with several other navies.
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An Argentinian Shaldag-class patrol boat | |
Class overview | |
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Name | Shaldag |
Builders | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
Operators | See Operators |
Subclasses | See Subclasses |
Built | 1989–present |
In commission | 1989–present |
General characteristics | |
Type | Fast patrol boat |
Displacement | 72 tons |
Length | 24.8 m (81 ft 4 in) |
Beam | 6.0 m (19 ft 8 in) |
Draught | 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph) max |
Capacity | up to 6 tons |
Complement | 15 |
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It is designed for security tasks where high intercept speeds are required, such as interdiction of terrorism and illegal smuggling. Its salient features are high speed in rough seas, with good seakeeping and outstanding manoeuvrability, exceptionally low slamming in all sea states, dry decks at all speeds and very spacious and accessible internal arrangement.