Watercat sharpens its claws [IDEX19D4]

[Georg Lassen]

Finnish boatbuilder Marine Alutech Oy (Stand C-014) is showcasing its new Watercat M22 AMC patrol craft design. Based in Salo, southwest Finland, Marine Alutech specialises in the design and manufacture of fast patrol boats and government vessels. The company has extensive experience in both aluminium and composite boat construction.

The Watercat M22 AMC is a ‘stretch’ of the existing M18 AMC hull, but with more powerful diesel engines and waterjet propulsors to give a top speed in excess of 50kt.
Space below decks provides for 26-30 seated troops. Armament would typically include a 30mm gun forward, a remote weapon station or 40mm grenade launcher above the bridge deckhouse, and crew-served 12.7mm machine guns on either beam.
“There is also space on the working deck aft for lightweight missile launchers and obscurant dispensers,” said Haro.
“Alternatively, you could use this deck for a rigid inflatable boat if needed. The boat has been designed for easy reconfiguration in just a few hours.”
An integrated bridge and tactical system would provide for navigation and mission management. Sensors would include a navigation radar and an electro-optical/infrared turret.

https://www.janes.com/article/86634/...claws-idex19d4

[Mr Quatro]

Thats a nice patrol craft and holds lots of marines, but running around at fifty kts is going to break something sooner or later.

I like this one:


and this one taking on 5m rollers off the tip of southern Ireland in a fully armed military assault craft.

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[Georg Lassen]

This is the Watercat AMC 18, Jehu-class in Finnish Navy.