USCG Long Range Interceptor
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USCG Long Range Interceptor
The United States Coast Guard Long Range Interceptor is an 11 meter (36 feet) high speed launch designed to be launched from cutters, at speed, from a rear launching ramp. The Long Range Interceptor is a rigid hull inflatable, powered by water-jets, for intercepting and boarding suspect vessels. It mounts a radar, special shock-proof seats, and can travel at 35 knots. They can be armed with machine guns or grenade launchers.
The proposed National Security Cutters and the proposed Offshore Patrol Cutters will have two rear launching ramps, and will carry two launches, either two USCG Short Range Prosecutors, or two of the larger Long Range Interceptors, or one of each.
[edit] External links
- Video of the USCG Matagorda illustrating the use of her rear launching ramp, at speed, with a Short Range Prosecutor.
- Official description of the Long Range Interceptor from the USCG's deepwater site.
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