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Response Boat-Medium

Response boat-medium

 

For more photos of the Response Boat-Medium, visit the image gallery on Flickr.

The RB-M is designed for multiple missions, including search and rescue; law enforcement; drug and migrant interdiction; and ports, waterways and coastal security. The boats feature increased speed, greater maneuverability, and a climate-controlled cabin and shock-mitigating seats to reduce crew fatigue on extended patrols.

Characteristics

  • Length: 45 feet
  • Beam: 14 feet, 7.75 inches
  • Draft: 3 feet, 4 inches
  • Displacement: 36,500 pounds
  • Maximum Speed: 42.5 knots
  • Range: 250 nautical miles at 30 knots
  • Endurance: one day

Features

  • Deep-V, double-chine hull for a balance of speed and stability in various conditions
  • All-aluminum construction
  • Twin diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, eliminating propellers beneath the boat to protect the engines from debris and make it safer to retrieve someone from the water
  • Prominent fendering, which allows the boat to come alongside without risk of damage from bumping or shifting and frees the crew for other tasks
  • Self-righting stability (intact)
  • Port, starboard and aft recovery platforms
  • Fore and aft weapons mounts
  • Pilothouse with shock-mitigating seats for greater crew comfort and endurance
  • Survivors’ compartment with seating for five

All 174 response boats-medium have been delivered. The RB-M program transferred full responsibility for supporting the boats to the sustainment community June 1, 2015. The program will continue warranty execution and contract closeout until 2017.


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