TRACK/FOLLOW
New purchases coming:
http://m.iltalehti.fi/articles/s/uut...05944_320.html
A CGI picture:
A patrol / transport boat for navy:
The Navy has signed an agreement on Monday regarding an acquisition of 12 fast boats. The introduction of vessels for transport and combat in service will occur between 2014 and 2016. They can be used for both domestic and international defense tasks.
The vessels are highly equipped and they employ "the latest domestic technology, domestic production and domestic work force."
Navy vessels are multi-functional, faster than their predecessors, and contain a variety of equipment. They have a ballistic protection and are to be equipped with remote-controlled turrets. Boats are protected against NBC warfare.
The vessels are equipped with navigation and battle sensors, such as the thermal imaging camera, day vision camera, radar and sonar equipment.
Soldiers have been kept in mind for they'll have an ergonomic seating, up to 25 people. Additional equipment are storing facilities for weapons etc.
Vessels are appropriate for fire support missions, transport and evacuation, surveillance and reconnaissance missions as well as maintenance and HQ tasks.
SPECIFICATIONS:
U700-class
- Registered for 32 people (25+7)
- 19 m long (62 ft)
- 5 m wide (16½ ft)
- Marching speed of over 35 knots laden
- Top speed of over 40 knots