Gunshow2425 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Iraq receives final patrol vessel The Iraqi Navy has received the final patrol boat from the United States to help enforce its maritime sovereignty and security. (0) | | Read more: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/07/12/Iraq-receives-final-patrol-vessel/UPI-73301373658761/#ixzz2YrpMYiOj UMM QASR, Iraq, July 12 (UPI) -- The Iraqi Navy has received the last in an order of patrol boats from the United States to help enforce its maritime sovereignty and security. The vessel -- about 115 feet long -- was turned over following re-activation in nearby Bahrain. The U.S. Navy and Swiftships Shipbuilders LLC of Morgan City, La., provided the boats under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales program. Each of the 12 vessels delivered is equipped with 30mm gun systems and carries a crew of 25. The boats can reach a speed of 30 knots. "The team successfully delivered all 12 important assets to the Iraqi navy, supporting Iraq's security requirements," said Frank McCarthey, program manager for support Ships, Boats and Craft. The support Ships, Boats and Craft Program Office in the U.S Navy's Program Executive Office Ships, managed the acquisition. It also provided Iraq with two offshore support vessels last year. PEO Ships manages the design and construction of U.S. Navy destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships. It also does so for boats in Foreign Military Sales deals. Read more: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/07/12/Iraq-receives-final-patrol-vessel/UPI-73301373658761/#ixzz2YrpIH5Yr Just putting all the ducks in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontlop Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 http://iraqimilitary.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VARusso Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) I thing McHale’s navy would be proud of them. Is the a PT 109??? Edited July 12, 2013 by VARusso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontlop Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 i think they just go out and patrol around and if they see anything they call in our guys for air support .. Swiftships Model 35PB1208 E-1455 specifications include:Hull Length: 115’-0” / 35.06 mBeam: 23’ 9-1/2” / 7.25 mMax Draft (Navigational): 8’-6” / 2.59 mDepth (Midship): 11’-10” / 3.61 mEngine Package: 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine DieselsPropulsors: 3 PropellersABS Classification: A1-HSNC-Coastal Naval Craft – AMS.Water Capacity: 1000 Gallons / 3,785 LitersFuel Capacity: 7,000 Gallons / 26,495 LitersMaximum Range: 1,500 Nautical Miles @ 12 knotsEndurance: 6 DaysAccommodations: 21 Crew, 4 OfficersCarries: RIB Willard aluminum hull high-speed 7 meter jet Rigid Inflatable BoatArmament: MSI International DS30M-A2 30mm remotely-operated gun system, .50 cal/ 12.7mm machine gun, 2×7.62 machine guns.MSI’s 30mm RWS system will be very consequential. As South Korea has proven several times, a patrol boat equipped with a main gun that integrates advanced sensors, ballistic computing, and RWS control will severely punish or sink enemy vessels that depend on hand-aimed guns of similar or greater calibers.This triple-screw diesel-powered patrol boat can be refueled at sea using side by side procedures, and runs on #2 diesel fuel. The hull and superstructure are constructed of aluminum alloy, all welded, in accordance with approved codes. The hull includes 7 watertight bulkheads forming 8 watertight compartments. The superstructure has an enclosed upper bridge with open bridge wings for armament and navigation capability, with an enclosed pilothouse forward.The boat can comfortably undertake at-sea missions for up to 6 days, with an expected operational time of about 1,500 hours of operation per year. Weather survivability includes Sea State 5 survival at the best heading, and full operational capability at Sea State 3 including 20 knot patrol speed and 10 knot sustained loitering speed for 12 hours. In calm water the boat is reasonably fast, 30 knots (about 34.5 mph/ 55.5 kmh) maximum speed at full load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandfly Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 YEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKVET Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Where can I get one for civilion use. After RV of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 YEARS LATER Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I think the McHales' Navy PT Boat was the PT-73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterman13 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 PT-109 was J.F. Kennedy's boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Torpedo_Boat_PT-109 WM13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanders2340 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Maybe they had to receive this before the RV. NOT!!! Where are all the gurus when you you really need them??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunshow2425 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Obviously you don't need this to RV, however it shows you there is more to the checklist then meets the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos9:13 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I wonder how expensive it is....wonder if they expect to get paid back soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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