Rigid Raider

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A Royal Marines' Rigid Raider
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A Royal Marines' Rigid Raider

The Rigid Raider is a series of fast patrol/assault boat made by RTK Marine (part of VT Group). They are in service with many armed forces, including the British Army and Royal Marines. The boats have a glass reinforced plastic hull and are fitted with single or twin 140 hp outboard motors.

[edit] Mk 1

  • Coxswain plus 8 troops or 1000 kg cargo
  • Weight: 0.87 tonnes
  • Length: 5.2 meters
  • Speed: 30 knots (fully laden), 50 knots (light)

[edit] Mk 2

  • Coxswain plus 10 troops plus 650 kg of equipment or 20 troops.
  • Weight: 1.31 tonnes
  • Length: 6.5 meters
  • Speed: 30 knots (fully laden)

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