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 | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Baltic Workboats |
| Operators |  Estonian Navy |
| In commission | 2021– |
| Building | 14 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Length | 17.25 m (56 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 5.42 m (17 ft 9 in) |
| Draught | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 33 knots (38 mph; 61 km/h) |
| Range | 230 nmi (430 km) at 25 kn (46 km/h) |
| Complement | 6 |
| Sensors and processing systems | Simrad |
| Armament |
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| Armour | Ballistic 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
- "Estonia's MoD procures two patrol boats from Baltic Workboats". Baltic Workboats. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- "Estonian-built naval protection vessels arrive at Tallinn harbor". ERR. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
External links
- "NAVY 18 WP". Baltic Workboats.
- "EML Risto ja EML Roland". Estonian Defence Forces (in Estonian).
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