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|Ship propulsion=2 ADE 444 Tl 12V diesels; 2,000 hp (1,5 MW); 2 Hamilton water-jets
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|Ship speed=32 knots
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|Ship armament=1x 12.7 mm MG
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The '''T Craft class inshore patrol vessels''' are a class of [[patrol boat]] currently in service with the [[South African Navy]].
The '''T Craft-class patrol vessels''' are a class of inshore [[patrol boat]] currently in service with the [[South African Navy]]. Comprising three vessels, the class was constructed in South Africa and entered service in 1992. Known just as T craft or by their [[pennant number]]s until 2003 when the vessels received new names.
These boats are twin hulled catamarans of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) sandwich construction, capable of carrying up to 15 personnel. Each carries a [[Rigid-hulled inflatable boat|RIB]] in the stern well. They were ordered in mid-1991, and commissioned into the Navy in 2003. Three of this type were also built for [[Israel]] in 1997.


== Design ==

These boats are twin-hulled [[catamaran]]s of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) sandwich construction, with a complement of 16 personnel including one officer. The [[Displacement (ship)|displace]] {{convert|36|LT|t}} fully loaded and are {{convert|22|m|ftin}} [[Length overall|long overall]] with a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|7|m|ftin}} and a [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|0.9|m|ftin}}. The boats are propelled by two [[Hamilton Jet|Hamilton]] water-jets powered by two ADE 444 Tl 12V [[diesel engine]]s creating {{convert|2,000|hp}}. This gives the vessels a maximum speed of {{convert|32|kn|lk=in|km/h}} and a range of {{convert|530|nmi|lk=in|km}} at {{convert|22|kn|km/h}}. Each vessel possesses a [[Decca Radar|Racal-Decca]] I-band surface search radar unit and a single {{convert|12.7|mm|in|abbr=on|2}} heavy [[M2 Browning|Browning machine gun]].<ref name=DefenceWeb>{{cite web|last1=Engelbrecht|first1=Leon|title=Fact file: T-class Inshore Patrol Vessel|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=79%3Afact-files&id=6550%3Afact-file-t-class-inshore-patrol-vessel-&Itemid=114#sdfootnote3sym|website=defenceweb.co.za|publisher=DefenceWeb|accessdate=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref name=Navy>{{cite web|title=Patrol Forces|url=http://www.navy.mil.za/equipment/patrol.htm|website=navy.mil.za|publisher=navy.mil.za|accessdate=19 July 2014|archive-date=14 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814014624/http://www.navy.mil.za/equipment/patrol.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each boat is designed to carry a small seaborne complement of commandos as well as a [[rigid-hulled inflatable boat]] in the stern well in order to board other vessels at sea.<ref name=DefenceWeb/>

== History ==

Three vessels were ordered in mid-1991, and were built by T Craft International in [[Cape Town]]. The first vessel was [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] into the [[South African Navy]] as ''P1552'' in June 1992. The second vessel was commissioned as ''P1553'' in June 1996 and the third as ''P1554'' in December 1996. Three vessels of this type were also built for Israel in 1997.<ref name=Navy/> In 2003, the three vessels were given new names, keeping their old names as [[pennant number]]s. ''P1152'' became SAS ''Tobie'' (P1552), ''P1553'' became SAS ''Tern'' (P1553) and ''P1554'' became SAS ''Tekwane'' (P1554).<ref name=DefenceWeb/><ref name=Navy/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{South African Navy}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:T Craft Class Inshore Patrol Vessel}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:T Craft Class Inshore Patrol Vessel}}
[[Category:Ships of the South African Navy]]
[[Category:Ships of the South African Navy]]
[[Category:Small combat vessel classes]]
[[Category:Patrol boat classes]]

Latest revision as of 02:17, 9 February 2024

T-class inshore patrol vessel
Class overview
NameT Craft class
Operators
Completed6
Active6
General characteristics
Class and typePatrol boat
Displacement36 long tons (37 t)
Length22 m (72.2 ft)
Beam7 m (23.0 ft)
Draught0.9 m (3.0 ft)
Installed power2,000 hp (1,500 kW)
Propulsion2 ADE 444 Tl 12V diesels; 2 Hamilton water-jets
Speed32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
Range530 nmi (980 km; 610 mi) at 22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Capacity16 (1 officer)
Sensors and
processing systems		Surface search radar : Racal-Decca I-band
Armament1 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Browning machine gun

The T Craft-class patrol vessels are a class of inshore patrol boat currently in service with the South African Navy. Comprising three vessels, the class was constructed in South Africa and entered service in 1992. Known just as T craft or by their pennant numbers until 2003 when the vessels received new names.

Design

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These boats are twin-hulled catamarans of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) sandwich construction, with a complement of 16 personnel including one officer. The displace 36 long tons (37 t) fully loaded and are 22 metres (72 ft 2 in) long overall with a beam of 7 metres (23 ft 0 in) and a draught of 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in). The boats are propelled by two Hamilton water-jets powered by two ADE 444 Tl 12V diesel engines creating 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kW). This gives the vessels a maximum speed of 32 knots (59 km/h) and a range of 530 nautical miles (980 km) at 22 knots (41 km/h). Each vessel possesses a Racal-Decca I-band surface search radar unit and a single 12.7 mm (0.50 in) heavy Browning machine gun.[1][2] Each boat is designed to carry a small seaborne complement of commandos as well as a rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the stern well in order to board other vessels at sea.[1]

History

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Three vessels were ordered in mid-1991, and were built by T Craft International in Cape Town. The first vessel was commissioned into the South African Navy as P1552 in June 1992. The second vessel was commissioned as P1553 in June 1996 and the third as P1554 in December 1996. Three vessels of this type were also built for Israel in 1997.[2] In 2003, the three vessels were given new names, keeping their old names as pennant numbers. P1152 became SAS Tobie (P1552), P1553 became SAS Tern (P1553) and P1554 became SAS Tekwane (P1554).[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Engelbrecht, Leon. "Fact file: T-class Inshore Patrol Vessel". defenceweb.co.za. DefenceWeb. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Patrol Forces". navy.mil.za. navy.mil.za. Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
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