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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class

American patrol boat, introduced in 2010, displaces 120 tons. Key figures: displacement 120 tons, length 35 m, top speed 30 knots, crew 25, unit cost $20M, built 12. In service with 2 navies — Iraq (15), Bahrain (2).

Displacement
120tons
Max speed
30knots
Ships built
12
Approx. unit cost
$20million
Technical Specifications
SubtypePatrol boat
Displacement120 tons
Crew25 members
Width7.25 m (23.8 ft)
Length35.06 m (115.0 ft)
Propulsion

3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels

Performance
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots
Endurance6 days
Maximum speed30 knots
Armament
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
Operators
🇧🇭 Bahrain· 🇮🇶 Iraq
Ships In Class
12 RBNS Mashhoor13 RBNS Al-Areen
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ship is the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is a patrol vessel (Patrol boat) built by United States.
What is the displacement of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a displacement of 120 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 km/h).
What is the range of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km) at 12 knots.
How many crew members serve on the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a crew complement of 25 personnel.
How many 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class ships have been built?
12 vessels of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class have been built.
Which countries operate the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is operated by 2 countries, including Bahrain and Iraq.
How much does a 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class cost?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has an estimated unit cost of approximately $20 million.
Latest Data Updates
  1. JUL 242026 Updated Cost updated
  2. JAN 182026 Updated Cost and range at cruise speed added; description and type updated
  3. SEP 102025 Updated Name updated
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