BAE Fast Interceptor Craft

The BAe Systems Fast Interceptor Craft is a stealthy boat used by the Special Boat Service[2]. Little is publicly-known about the craft, but the builder offers it in several configurations, the 33, 40 and 180 versions. There are a variety of propulsion types available, including both inboard and outboard engines with surface drives or water jets. The boats are air portable in Hercules, C-17 and A400M aircraft.

Class overview
Builders: BAe Systems
Operators: Special Boat Service
General characteristics
Type: Special forces boat
Length:
  • 33: 10.75 metres (35.3 ft)
  • 40: 13.07 metres (42.9 ft)
  • 80: 18.1 metres (59 ft)[1]
Beam:
  • 33: 2.59 metres (8 ft 6 in)
  • 40: 2.83 metres (9 ft 3 in)
  • 180: 3.8 metres (12 ft)
Draught:
  • 33: 0.7 metres (2 ft 4 in)
  • 40: 0.82 metres (2 ft 8 in)
  • 180: 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in)
Propulsion: See text
Armament: Weapons of up to .50" calibre

References
  1. "Fast Interceptor Craft". BAE Systems | International.
  2. "SBS Stealth Boat - UKSF Gear". www.eliteukforces.info.


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