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VIGILANT patrol boats (1957-1958/1964-1969)
Ships
| Names | Builders | Completed | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vigilant (ex-VC6) Audacieux (ex-VC8) |
CMN, Cherbourg, France: Vigilant, Audacieux |
1957 // 1964: Vigilant 1958 // 1969: Audacieux |
none |
none |
1975: Vigilant, Audacieux |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 70 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 80 |
| Length, m | 31.8 |
| Breadth, m | 4.70 |
| Draught, m | 1.70 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 2700 |
| Max speed, kts | 28 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 10 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 1500(15) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 4 |
| Electronic equipment | none |
| Complement | 15 |
Standard scale images
Vigilant 1965
Project history
Former French patrol boats.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
