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| Scimitar-class |
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| General characteristics |
| Displacement: |
24 tonnes |
| Length: |
16 m |
| Beam: |
3.1 m |
| Draught: |
1.2 m |
| Propulsion: |
2 shafts, MAN 2480LXE diesels |
| Speed: |
30 kts |
| Range: |
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| Complement: |
7 (1 officer, 6 ratings) |
| Armament: |
L7 7.62 mm GPMG machine gun |
| Electronics: |
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The Scimitar-class is a class of fast patrol boat in service with the British Royal Navy. The two vessels of this class are of a commercial design known as the Lifespan Patrol Vessel (LPV), and formerly served in an inshore waterways anti-terrorist role in Northern Ireland. They were acquired for the Royal Navy in 2003 for service with the Gibraltar Squadron, releasing two Archer-class boats that had filled this role for service with the Cyprus Squadron.
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