BAE Fast Interceptor Craft
Class overview | |
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Builders | BAE Systems |
Operators | Special Boat Service |
General characteristics | |
Type | Special forces boat |
Length |
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Beam |
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Draught |
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Propulsion | See text |
Armament | Weapons of up to .50" calibre |
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BAE on murky water
The BAE Systems Fast Interceptor Craft is a stealthy boat used by the Special Boat Service.[2]The builder offers it in several configurations, the 33, 40 and 180 versions. There are a variety of propulsion types available, including both inboard and outboard engines with surface drives or water jets. The boats are air portable in Hercules, C-17 and A400M aircraft.
References[]
- ^ "Fast Interceptor Craft". BAE Systems | International.
- ^ "SBS Stealth Boat - UKSF Gear". www.eliteukforces.info.
Categories:
- Military boats
- Special forces of the United Kingdom
- Royal Marines
- Special forces
- Amphibious warfare vessels of the United Kingdom
- United Kingdom naval ship stubs