35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class
Summary
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Subtype | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Swiftships |
| Year commissioned | 2010 |
| Approx. unit cost | $181 million |
| Units | P-301, P-302, P-303, P-304, P-305, P-306, P-307, P-308, P-309, P-310, P-311, P-312, P-313, P-314, P-315, Mashoor, Al-Areen |
Description
The Swiftships Model 35PB1208 E-1455 was developed following a 2008 request from Iraq for coastal patrol vessels. In July 2009, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) designated Swiftships Shipbuilders to provide up to 15 boats. The initial contract for the design and construction of nine vessels was signed in September 2009. The design served as the basis for the 35m Fast Patrol Vessel (35FPV) variant.
The vessel's hull and superstructure consist of all-welded aluminum alloy. The hull is divided into eight watertight compartments by seven bulkheads. The design supports side-by-side refueling at sea and runs on diesel fuel. It carries one rigid inflatable boat for auxiliary tasks. Environmental specifications allow for survival in Sea State 5 and 6, with full operational capability maintained through Sea State 4.
The Iraqi Navy accepted the first unit, P-301, in October 2010. Six vessels were delivered by September 2011, and the fleet reached 12 active units designated P-301 through P-312. In September 2017, the United States approved the sale of two vessels to Bahrain. The Bahrain Naval Forces commissioned these units, named Mashoor and Al-Areen, in February 2021.
Technical specifications
| Displacement | 120 tons |
| Range | 1500 km at 12 knots |
| Endurance | 6 |
| Crew | 25 members |
| Width | 7.25 m (23.8 ft) |
| Length | 35.06 m (115.0 ft) |
| Propulsion | 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels |
| Armament |
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| Maximum speed | 30 knots |
Further Reading
- Books about 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class ships
- 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class model kits
- Naval warfare history books
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