Response boat
Response Boat–Small (Defender class)
United States Coast Guard · United States
Post-9/11 port security and SAR boat.
Specifications
Hull & dimensions
- Manufacturer / builder
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- Hull type
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- Hull material
- Aluminium with foam collar
- Watertight compartments
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- Length overall
- 7.6 m (24.9 ft)
- Length at waterline
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- Beam
- 2.6 m (8.5 ft)
- Draught
- 0.25 m (0.8 ft)
- Freeboard at bow
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- Freeboard at stern
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- Displacement
- 3.9 t (4.3 US tons)
- Gross tonnage
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- Net tonnage
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- Min vertical clearance
- —
- Height to highest unfixed point
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- Height to highest fixed point
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- Number built
- 457
- Year introduced
- 2003
- Year retired
- 2020
Machinery & propulsion
- Propulsion type
- Twin outboards
- Engines
- 2 x 225 hp outboards
- Engine manufacturer
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- Total engine power
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- Fuel type
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- Total fuel capacity
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- Fresh water capacity
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- Launch method
- Trailer / afloat
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Performance & capabilities
- Maximum speed
- 46 kn (85.2 km/h · 52.9 mph)
- Range
- 175 nm (324 km · 201 mi)
- Endurance
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- Crew complement
- 4
- People capacity
- 6
- Self-righting
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- Self-bailing
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- Ice operations capable
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- Max ice-breaking thickness
- —
- Medical facilities onboard
- —
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Operational envelope & limits
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Source citations
| # | Source | Type | Supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender-class_boatImported at initial compilation; not yet checked against source. | reference | General | Not yet checked |