The Protector’s anti-terror mission module payload includes sensors and weapon systems. The search radar and the Toplite electro-optical (EO) pod enable detection, identification and targeting operations.

Hamilton Jet made a valuable contribution to the Protector. Tony Jones carefully selected a Jet System package, the HJ 274, which would provide the necessary performance. Peter Morgan worked closely with Kobelt and Tzvika Hendler to develop a specialist steering and controls package to interface with the remote control command centre. A consortium of three companies: BAE, Lockheed Martin and Rafael have also been heavily involved in the design and development of Protector.

On its stand at Seawork 2008, Hamilton Jet exhibited three of their water jet units, the HM521, HJ322 and HJ274. Also on display was the Blue Arrow steering simulator, which enables a helmsman to position his Hamilton Jet powered craft precisely by using a single control joystick control system. The simulator is used to show how Blue Arrow works and is also used as in-house training tool for the company.

There were several boats on display at Seawork 2008 which sported Hamilton Jet propulsion systems, including the brand new MST 1050 rescue RIB built for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service which is fitted with twin HJ274 jet units. Hamilton Jet have been busily securing contracts for their waterjet propulsion systems around the world, with recent contracts including twin Hamilton HM521 jets being supplied for new high speed passenger ferries for Lake Geneva. They have also supplied the 14m Bulgarian search and rescue RIBs built by Parker RIBs in Poland with twin HJ322 units and 12m boats with twin HJ241 units