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EPS 2.2 Standard Specifications

Vessel:
Hull Construction -------------------------Advanced Non-Corrosive FRP Composite
Deck and Superstructure Construction ---Advanced Non-Corrosive FRP Composite
Length (operational) -------------------------36 ft
Beam (operational) -------------------------- 15 ft 9 in
Cushion Height ---------------------------------2 ft
Obstacle Clearance --------------------------20 in
Height (operational) -------------------------10 ft 6 in

Packed Dimensions with Duct Removed:
Length ------------------------------------------39 ft 5 in
Height --------------------------------------------6 ft 7 in
Beam ---------------------------------------------7 ft 11 in
Weight -------------------------------------------3.3 tons

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 ----------------------------------4,850 lbs
Crew ------------------------------------------------Minimum of 2