Military


Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)
WMSM Maritime Security Cutter Medium

Ship Control Integrated Bridge
Length 350 FT or 320-360ft.
Displacement 2,921 tons fl / 3,200-tons
Max Speed 26.5 KTS (Sustained at 85% MCR) and
27 KTS (Max at 100% MCR)
Max Sustained Speed 22-25kts
Endurance 45 Days
Range7,500 nm
9,000 NM at Economical Speed
Typical Operating Crew 94 (actual tbd)
Propulsion (4) 9900 BHP Diesel Engines
Electric (4) SSDGs
Mission Modules (Provisions for) 1 Fwd
Armament:
  • 2005: 57MM Cannon
    MK15 CIWS B1B,
    SLQ-32,
    SRBOC/NULKA
  • 2007: 57mm medium caliber gun;
    M2 .50 cal. heavy machine gun
    • Aviation Facilities
  • 2005: (2) HH-60 or (4) HV-911
  • 2007: One MH-65C and two vertical launch unmanned aerial vehicles, or other combinations
    • Stern RampBoats
  • 2005: (2) LRI or (2) SRP
  • 2007: (1) Short Range Prosecutor (SRP) and
    1 Long Range Interceptor (LRI)
    • Crew:16 (O), 75 (E)

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