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Shannon class
| Property | Shannon class RNLI · United Kingdom & Ireland |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
| Organisation type | Charity (volunteer) |
| Nation | United Kingdom & Ireland |
| Vessel type | All-weather lifeboat |
| Status | In service |
| Service period | 2013–present |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Hull material | Fibre-reinforced composite |
| Length overall | 13.6 m (44.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
| Draught | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) |
| Displacement | 18 t (19.8 US tons) |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | Twin waterjets |
| Engines | 2 x Scania 13-litre diesel, 650 hp |
| Launch method | Carriage / afloat |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 25 kn (46.3 km/h · 28.8 mph) |
| Range | 250 nm (463 km · 288 mi) |
| Crew complement | 6 |
| Self-righting | Yes |
| Medical facilities onboard | Yes |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 7 |
| Beach / carriage launch | ✓ |
| Heavy-weather operations | ✓ |
| Night / thermal search | ✓ |
| Onboard medical care | ✓ |
| Self-righting | ✓ |
| Towing | ✓ |
| Waterjet propulsion | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Unverified |
| Last checked | Never |
| Sources cited | 1 |
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