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Tyne class
| Property | Tyne 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 | Retired |
| Service period | 1982–2019 |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Hull material | Steel hull, aluminium superstructure |
| Length overall | 14.3 m (46.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
| Draught | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| Displacement | 25 t (27.6 US tons) |
| Number built | 40 |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | Twin propellers |
| Engines | 2 x GM 6V-92-TI diesel |
| Launch method | Slipway |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 17.6 kn (32.6 km/h · 20.3 mph) |
| Range | 240 nm (444 km · 276 mi) |
| Crew complement | 6 |
| Self-righting | Yes |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 4 |
| Heavy-weather operations | ✓ |
| Self-righting | ✓ |
| Slipway launch | ✓ |
| Towing | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Unverified |
| Last checked | Never |
| Sources cited | 1 |
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