NAVY 18 WP-class patrol boat

The NAVY 18 WP class is a class of patrol boat in service with the Estonian Navy.

NAVY 18 WP class patrol boat, 2021
Class overview
BuildersBaltic Workboats
Operators Estonian Navy
In commission2021–
Building14
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypePatrol boat
Length17.25 m (56 ft 7 in)
Beam5.42 m (17 ft 9 in)
Draught1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)
Propulsion
Speed33 knots (38 mph; 61 km/h)
Range230 nmi (430 km) at 25 kn (46 km/h)
Complement6
Sensors and
processing systems
Simrad
Armament
ArmourBallistic protection

The main task of these patrol boats is to provide maritime force protection to NATO and partner countries' warships visiting Estonia at sea and in ports. The vessels can also be used to patrol the waters of Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as well as rapidly respond to potential maritime border intrusions. Similar patrol boats have also been ordered by the Royal Oman Police who plans to use them for port security.[1][2]

Vessels in the class

Name Pennant Builder Commissioned Status
Roland P01 Baltic Workboats, Nasva 2021 Active in service
Risto P02 Active in service

References

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