MORROW PROJECT PATROL BOATS Copyright 1997 By: Chris Van Deelen chrisv@nucleus.com Morrow Industries Jet Patrol Boat TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Crew: 2 (pilot, gunner) Passengers: 4 Materials: Fiberglass with Aluminum sheathing Centerline length: 6.53 m Beam: 2.44 m Weight: boat and engine 1612 kg Draft: .74 m Range: 300 Km Fuel capacity: 121 L Bridge clearance: 1.07 m Speed: Up to 90 KPH Armor: 40 Weapons: 1 pivoted M2HB .50 caliber machine gun, with 6 boxes of .50 caliber linked ammunition Features Three step swim ladder, Integrated transom platform, Wrap around windshield with rear view mirror, extruded support braces, Recessed niches for equipment, concealed horn, Recess for all deck equipment, removable Stern pole light, Swim platform, integrated; Tachometer, speedometer, clock, oil pressure, voltmeter, temperature, fuel gauge Power outlet: 12 V; Alarm: engine/transmission overheat, Pilots seat, raised seat facing M2HB, benches to hold 4 comfortably, Automatic bilge pump system, Mufflers. Military HF/VHF/UHF, Depth gauge, magnetic compass Morrow Industries Jet Ski personal water craft TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Crew: 1 pilot Passengers: 2 Material: Fiberglass Reinforced. Length: 3.12 Meters Width: 1.19 Meters Weight: 261 Kg Engine Type: 782 cc, 2-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Rotary Valve (2) Speed: Up to 60 KPH Range: 200 Km Fuel Capacity. 56.775 Liters Armor: none Weapons: none mounted, personal only Features: Analog Tach, Analog Speedo, LCD Info Center Gauge (17 Functions): Tach, Fuel Level, Low Fuel, Low Oil, Low Volts, Overheat exterior Temp, Hour Meter, Clock/ Maintance Info, Peak Speed, Compass, Lake Water Temp., Chronometer, Speedometer, Average Speed, Mirrors, Glove Compartment, Under Seat Storage Tray (98.4 liter capacity), Stainless Steel Impeller, Touring Seat, Anti-Theft. Riverine Assault Craft (RAC) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Primary function: Inland and coastal waterway patrol craft. Length: 10.66 meters Beam: 2.79 meters Draft: 66.04 cm Displacement: empty 6,174 kg Displacement: full load 7,455 kg Speed: up to 68.8 kph Acceleration from Cruise to 65 kph: 10 sec Range: 640 kilometers Fuel Capacity: 560 liters Fuel Endurance: 8 hours Power: Twin 300 hp Cummins diesel engines driving Hamilton 271 waterjets Crew: 4 to 5 Troop Lift: Combat loaded Marine rifle squad (10 - 15 passengers) Communications: Military HF/VHF/UHF RAY-90 Marine band transceiver Navigation: R40X Radar V820 Depth Finder Raystar 920 GPS RayNav 780 LORAN-C Fluxgate Compass Magnetic Compass Armor: 100 Weapons: Fore and aft gun tubs capable of mounting 7.62 mm, .50 cal or 40mm automatic weapons. Port and starboard pintle mounts for 7.62 mm machine guns. Transportability: Amphib Ship/CH-53 (external), C-130, C-141, C-5A. M- 923 5 ton truck prime mover. Mission: The missions that can be assigned to the RAC's include: armed escort; command, control, and communications; transport; armed reconnaissance; and pursuit/interception. Features: The RAC is a riverine platform that provides speed, maneuverability, and survivability to conduct command/control, armed escort, direct fire support, electronic warfare, pursuit/intercept, and scout/patrol missions during riverine operations. It is capable of employing a variety of military and commercial communications/electronic and crew-served weapons systems. The RAC is a high-speed, aluminum- hulled craft powered by twin inboard 300 horsepower Cummins turbo diesels connected to Hamilton water jets. Fore and aft gun tubs may mount either the M2 .50 caliber Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) or the Mk19 40mm Grenade Machine Gun. Medium machine guns may be mounted on pintles fixed to the port and starboard gunwales. Background: The RAC has been fielded in the Small Craft Company of Headquarters Battalion, Second Marine Division to meet the requirement for Marines to perform high speed riverine operations in support of CINC South. The RAC has a crew of four Marines and can transport 10-15 combat-loaded Marines in up to Sea State Condition 2. It has a shallow draft and can operate in eight inches of water while on plane and thirty inches of water while moving slowly or stopped. The RAC's trailer may be towed by the five-ton cargo truck.