MHV900 class patrol boats
The MHV 900 Class is the Danish Home Guard's newest ship class. It is a further development of the MHV 800 class, this ship is about 3.50 meters longer and 10 tons heavier,The ships are primarily used for monitoring at sea, search and rescue, and environmental protection at sea.[1] The increased size allows the ship class to carry 2 float locks of 180 meters, which gives the Danish pollution preparedness a noticeable lift upward. In addition, the class is equipped with several fire pumps and a water cannon, so it can also be added to fire fighting. The ships are part of the Navy's normal task complex.
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | MHV900 |
| Operators |  Royal Danish Navy |
| In commission | 2003 |
| Completed | 12 |
| Active | 12 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Displacement | 87 tonnes |
| Length | 27.2 m (89 ft) |
| Beam | 5.6 m (18 ft) |
| Draught | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h) |
| Complement | 12 |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Armament | 2x MG 3 |
References
- "MHV 900 Class (2003- ), Coastal Patrol Crafts". www.navalhistory.dk. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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