SWATH
SWATH
Patrol Boats
Basic Information
Name
SWATH
Designation
SWATH
Alternate Designation
HELGOLAND, Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull
Equipment Type
Patrol Boats
Manufacturer
TKMS
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The SWATH revenue cutter is a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull design being built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems' Nordseewerke shipyard in Emden for the German Customs Authorities. Two of these 1,000-ton offshore patrol vessels will be delivered in May and November 2009 to serve as coast guard ships. The SWATH craft shows an excellent seagoing performance, even at high seas. Its diesel electric propulsion system consists of four MTU 16V 4000 M 40B engines developing 2,200 KW each.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Displacement
1000.00 tonnes
Beam
19.00 m
Draft
9.00 m
Max Speed
20.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Patrol Boats
Status
Active
Also Known As
HELGOLAND, Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull
Origin
Germany
Contractor
TKMS
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
May 2009
Total Production
2
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Beam
19 meter
Dimensions — Draft
9 meter
Dimensions — Length
49.4 meter
Mass — Full Displacement
1,000 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
8,800 kW
Speed — Top Speed
20 knot
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002242
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
49.4 m
Width
19 m
Height
—
Weight
1000000 kg
Operators (1)
Germany
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