Navy Ready To Commission New High-Speed Patrol Boats
November 19 2015
The Russian navy is about to induct two more high-speed patrol boats, reports the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The Project 03160 Raptor boats are the final ones of eight to be built by the Pella factory in St. Petersburg.
These two were launched on Nov. 14. Both are due for commissioning by the end of November, said the ministry.
The boats are 56 feet (17 m) long with a beam of 13 ft (4 m) and a top speed of 50 knots.
The craft can transport up to 20 troops and are armed...
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