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Metric Specifications

Vessel:
Hull Construction -- Single Skin FRP
Deck and Superstructure Construction -- FRP Sandwich
Length (operational) -- 20.61 meters
Length (skirt deflated) -- 19.70 meters
Beam (operational) -- 8.80 meters
Beam (skirt deflated) -- 7.48 meters
Cushion Height -- 1.00 meters
Off Cushion Draft -- 0.50 meters

Performance:
Maximum Calm Water Speed (lightship) -- 50 knots
Maximum Calm Water Speed (fully laden) -- 40 knots
Range (calm water) -- Up to 500 Nautical Miles (Nm)

Power:
Engines -- 2 x MAN water cooled D2842 LE211 each developing 680 kW (continuous)
Propellers -- 2 x 4 bladed controllable pitch air propellers

Features:
Disposable Load -- 10,000 Kg
Crew -- Minimum of 2
Heads/Washroom -- Standard on all craft
Bow Ramp -- 2.50 meters clear opening