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SWIFT high speed vessel (2003)
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Swift 2004
Ships
| No | Name | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSV2 | Swift (ex-Incat 061) | INCAT, Hobart, Australia | 12.8.2003 | returned 7.2015 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 1875 |
| Length, m | 92.0 wl 97.2 oa |
| Breadth, m | 26.60 |
| Draught, m | 3.43 |
| No of shafts | 4 waterjets |
| Machinery | 4 Ruston Paxman 16RK270 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 37982 |
| Max speed, kts | 47 light, 35 with 500t of cargo |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 160 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 4000(20) |
| Armament | provision for 1 x 6 - 20/76 Mk 15 Block 1B |
| Military load | 102 passengers on berth or 250 seated, 500 t of cargo |
| Electronic equipment | 2x Kelvin Hughes radars |
| Complement | 100 |
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Swift 2010
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Swift 2004
Project history
Leased in October 2002 by MSC and delivered 15.8.2003, under long-term charter since 2008. Modified commercial vehicle and personnel ferry available for various logistic support and transportation duties. This type is inherently unsuitable for high-intensity combat roles due to basic configuration, lack of damage control capability and lack of protection features.
Had enclosure for two MH-60S helicopters and 24.7x15.2m flight deck. The stern ramp was capable of deploying M1 Abrams heavy tanks. Can carry 267 automobiles. Aluminium construction.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
