G class landing craft
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Introduction
The G class landing craft (Finnish: G-vene) (Swedish: Gruppbåt) is a type of vessel in use by the Finnish Navy and the Royal Swedish Navy.
Also known as Watercat M8 (G-boat) designed by Marine Alutech.
The G-boat was originally designed for the Swedish Navy which ordered about 100 of them. Its primary use is landing and transportation for the marines. It has a very low draught (approximately 20 cm) at high speeds which makes it ideal for amphibious assault even in shallow waters.
Specifications
- Designation: Landing craft, vehicle/personnel
- Displacement: 2.1 tons
- Cargo capacity: 10 men (Two-man crew and eight passengers) with equipment, or one ton.
- Dimensions:
- * Length: 8.1 m
- * Width: 2.1 m
- * Draft: 0.4 m
- Crew: 2
- Propulsion: 230hp Yanmar 4LHAM-STP Diesel and KaMeWa FF 240 waterjet / 220hp, Volvo Penta Diesel, TAMD 42 and KaMeWa FF 240 waterjet (Sweden)
- Speed: Over 30 knots
Vessels
- Finnish G-100 series: 101-123
Related content Watercat series M8 - M11 - M12 References
[Finnish Defence Forces] Website of The Finnish Defence Forces
[Marine Alutech] Website of Marine Alutech
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