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Famous class medium endurance cutter (270 ft)
| Property | Famous class medium endurance cutter (270 ft) USCG · United States |
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| Nation & organisation |
| Organisation | United States Coast Guard |
| Organisation type | Government / military |
| Nation | United States |
| Vessel type | Offshore rescue vessel |
| Status | In service |
| Service period | 1983–present |
| Hull & dimensions |
| Manufacturer / builder | Robert Derecktor; Tacoma Boatbuilding |
| Length overall | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Beam | 12 m (39.4 ft) |
| Displacement | 1,829 t (2,016.1 US tons) |
| Number built | 13 |
| Machinery & propulsion |
| Propulsion type | 2 × ALCO V-18 diesel, CP propellers |
| Performance & capabilities |
| Maximum speed | 19.5 kn (36.1 km/h · 22.4 mph) |
| Range | 9,900 nm (18,335 km · 11,393 mi) |
| Crew complement | 100 |
| Capabilities |
| Capabilities recorded | 3 |
| Helicopter operations | ✓ |
| Law enforcement | ✓ |
| Towing | ✓ |
| Provenance |
| Data status | Verified |
| Last checked | 2026-09-30 |
| Sources cited | 2 |
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