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Standard Specifications

Vessel:
Hull Construction -- Single Skin FRP
Deck and Superstructure Construction -- FRP Sandwich
Length (operational) -- 67 ft. 7 in.
Length (skirt deflated) -- 64 ft. 8 in.
Beam (operational) -- 28 ft. 10 in.
Beam (skirt deflated) -- 24 ft. 6 in.
Cushion Height -- 3 ft. 3 in.
Off Cushion Draft -- 20 in.

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 -- 22,000 lbs.
Crew -- Minimum of 2
Heads/Washroom -- Standard on all craft
Bow Ramp -- 8 ft. 2 in. clear opening