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Response Boat–Medium (RB-M)
PropertyResponse Boat–Medium (RB-M)
USCG · United States
Nation & organisation
OrganisationUnited States Coast Guard
Organisation typeGovernment / military
NationUnited States
Vessel typeResponse boat
StatusIn service
Service period2008–present
Hull & dimensions
Hull materialAluminium
Length overall13.7 m (44.9 ft)
Beam4.3 m (14.1 ft)
Draught0.9 m (3 ft)
Displacement17 t (18.7 US tons)
Number built174
Machinery & propulsion
Propulsion typeTwin waterjets
Engines2 x MTU 825 hp diesel
Launch methodAfloat
Performance & capabilities
Maximum speed40 kn (74.1 km/h · 46 mph)
Range250 nm (463 km · 288 mi)
Crew complement4
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded5
Law enforcement✓
Night / thermal search✓
Survivor recovery aid✓
Towing✓
Waterjet propulsion✓
Provenance
Data statusUnverified
Last checkedNever
Sources cited1

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