The RB-M is designed for multiple missions, including search and rescue; law enforcement; drug and migrant interdiction; and ports, waterways and coastal security. The boats feature increased speed, greater maneuverability, and a climate-controlled cabin and shock-mitigating seats to reduce crew fatigue on extended patrols.
Characteristics
- Length: 45 feet
- Beam: 14 feet, 7.75 inches
- Draft: 3 feet, 4 inches
- Displacement: 36,500 pounds
- Maximum Speed: 42.5 knots
- Range: 250 nautical miles at 30 knots
- Endurance: one day
Features
- Deep-V, double-chine hull for a balance of speed and stability in various conditions
- All-aluminum construction
- Twin diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, eliminating propellers beneath the boat to protect the engines from debris and make it safer to retrieve someone from the water
- Prominent fendering, which allows the boat to come alongside without risk of damage from bumping or shifting and frees the crew for other tasks
- Self-righting stability (intact)
- Port, starboard and aft recovery platforms
- Fore and aft weapons mounts
- Pilothouse with shock-mitigating seats for greater crew comfort and endurance
- Survivors’ compartment with seating for five