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'First of Class' Joins Hellenic Navy
01 Aug 2003
The 'first of class' Arctic 20 RIBs built by VT Halmatic have now been delivered to the Hellenic Navy. The 6.25m LOA RIB has been designed for demanding military and commercial general purpose use.
The Hellenic Navy's Arctic 20 RIBs are fitted with twin 90hp outboard motors which provide responsive handling and top speeds above 40 knots.
They will be davit mounted on board the Hellenic Navy's new class of 62m fast attack craft and will be deployed for general ship's duties such as boarding, rescue and personnel transfer.
Powered by single or twin outboard installations, the Arctic 20 offers various deck configurations that include both forward and aft steering positions.
The standard specification includes hydraulic steering, a heavy duty five compartment Neoprene inflation collar and a watertight instrument panel. VT Halmatic's Arctic and inboard engined Pacific RIBs are based on deep V hull forms for optimised seakeeping and durability.
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