Rigid Raider
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The Rigid Raider is a series of fast patrol/assault boat made by RTK Marine, a subsidiary of Halmatic (now part of BAE Systems Surface Ships). They are in service with many armed forces, including the Royal Marines, the SBS and Royal Engineers. The boats have a glass-reinforced plastic hull and are fitted with single 115 hp Mariner Optimax outboard motors.
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[edit] Mk 1
- Coxswain plus 8 troops or 1000 kg cargo
- Weight: 0.87 tonnes
- Length: 5.2 meters
- Speed: 30 knots (fully laden), 50 knots (light)
[edit] Mk 2
- (No Longer In Service)
- Coxswain plus 10 troops plus 650 kg of equipment or 20 troops.
- Weight: 1.31 tonnes
- Length: 6.5 meters
- Speed: 30 knots (fully laden)
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