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EPS 2.2 Metric Specifications

Vessel:
Hull Construction ------------------------------Advanced Non-Corrosive FRP Composite
Deck and Superstructure Construction ---Advanced Non-Corrosive FRP Composite
Length (operational) -------------------------11.00 meters
Beam (operational) ----------------------------4.80 meters
Cushion Height ---------------------------------0.6 meters
Obstacle Clearance --------------------------- 0.5 meters
Height (operational) ---------------------------3.10 meters


Packed Dimensions with Duct Removed:
Length ------------------------------------------12.0 meters
Height --------------------------------------------2.0 meters
Beam ---------------------------------------------2.4 meters
Weight -------------------------------------------3.0 tonnes

Performance:
Maximum Calm Water Speed (lightship) ---40 knots
Maximum Calm Water Speed (fully laden) -32 knots
Range (calm water) ----------------------------more than 500 Nautical Miles (Nm)

Power:
Engines -------------------------------------------Single standard diesel engine
Propellers ----------------------------------------4 bladed controllable pitch air propellers

Features:
Disposable Load --------------------------------2,200 kg
Crew ----------------------------------------------Minimum of 2