词条 | Swiftships Model 35PB1208 E-1455 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Model 35PB1208 E-1455 patrol boat was ordered by the Iraqi Navy from Swiftships Shipbuilders in September 2009.[2] The first was accepted into service in October 2010. Five others have since been delivered, the sixth in September 2011. The total order is for 12, with an option for a three more vessels. Order HistoryIn Dec 2008 the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Iraq’s formal request to buy up to 20 Coastal Patrol Boats in the 30-35 meter range, and 3 Offshore Support Vessels in the 55-60 meter range. In July 2009 the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced that Swiftships Shipbuilders would provide the Iraqi Navy with a patrol boat fleet of up to 15 Coastal Patrol Boats (CPBs). In Sept 2009 Swiftships Shipbuilders received a $181 million contract for the detail design and construction of 9 patrol boats plus spare parts, and technical services. In Sept 2010 the first boat, PB 301, was formally welcomed into the Iraqi Navy. Design FeaturesThe hull and superstructure are constructed of all-welded aluminium alloy. The hull includes 7 watertight bulkheads forming 8 watertight compartments. Boats can be refuelled at sea using side by side procedures, and run on #2 diesel fuel. Weather survivability includes Sea State 5 survival at the best heading, and full operational capability at Sea State 3, including {{convert|20|kn}} patrol speed and {{convert|10|kn}} sustained loitering speed for 12 hours. Names
References1. ^Swiftships Shipbuilders LLC, Morgan City LA 2. ^Swiftships Orders Build Iraqi Navy’s Coastal Patrol Capabilities. Retrieved 23 December 2011. 1 : 2010s ships |
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