NSW 11-Meter RIB
 

The 11-meter RIB (Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat) is used by the US Navy's Special Boat Teams for insertion and extraction of special warfare units. IT is a twin-engine craft whose hull is partially rigid, and partially inflatable, giving it a light, strong design that can carry a good payload over long distances at high rates of speed. The NSW 11 meter RIB can carry a team

Normally three SWCC's crew the boat but more will embark as needed. The three main positions are:

  • Driver/Operator
  • Navigator/Communicator
  • Engine/Weapons More SWCC crewmembers may be attached to man weapons and communications gear as needed.

    five-year life span
    crew of three

    General Characteristics
  • Length Overall: 36'
  • Draft: 2' 11"
  • Fuel Capacity: 180 Gallons
  • Construction: FRP w/air-filled sponson
  • Engines: 470 HP Twin Caterpillar 3126 Diesels in-line cylinder diesel, turbocharged, aftercooled
  • Waterjets: KaMeWa FF280 Mix
  • Top Speed: 45+ Knots
  • Range: 200+ NM
  • Armament: M60 7.62mm machine gun, MK19 40mm, M2 .50 cal. machine gun

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