FCB2 class lifeboat
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| FCB2 (unnamed-class) | |
|---|---|
| General Characteristics | |
| Introduced: | approx 2011 |
| Length: | 13.6 m |
| Beam | 4.54m |
| Draft: | 0.75m |
| Displacement: | 14.6 tons |
| Construction: | Carbon Fibre |
| Engines: | 2 x 510hp Caterpillar C9 |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Hamilton Waterjets |
| Speed: | 27 Knots |
| Fuel Capacity: | unknown |
| Range: | 250 miles |
| Endurance: | unknown |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Capacity: | Self-righting Non self-righting |
The FCB2 (Fast Carriage-Launched Boat) will serve the shores of the UK as a part of the RNLI fleet. The FCB2 prototype class is intended to replace the Mersey class carriage-launched lifeboat.
It is currently undergoing trials.
It is based on a Camarc Pilot vessel hull design with twin water jets, it currently puts out a top speed of approximately 30knots but will be rated down to 25-27knots when the final design is put into production.
the FCB2 uses similar SIMS technology to that of the Tamar class lifeboat.
[edit] External links
- RNLI - Fleet
- Green Marine - Builders
| Classes of RNLI lifeboats |
| All-Weather Fleet |
| Moored afloat: Arun | Trent | Severn |
| Slipway launched: Tyne | Tamar |
| Carriage launched: Mersey | FCB2 |
| Inshore Fleet |
| Rigid inflatable: Atlantic 21 | Atlantic 75 | Atlantic 85 | E-Class |
| Inflatable: D-class | IB1 | Y-class |
| Other: Hovercraft |
Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
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