Metal Shark Boats showcases its RB-S Patrol Boats at DIMDEX 2012

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MMetal Shark Boats showcases its RB-S Patrol Boats at DIMDEX 2012
 
Following their success with a contract from the US Coast Guards for 470 Response Boat – Small (RB-S) vessels, Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is now showcasing this model as well as their full range of patrol boats to Qatari and Gulf countries Coast Guards.

A New Breed of Coastal Security

Based on Metal Shark’s exceptional Defiant platform, the 28-foot RB-S is powered by twin 225-horsepower (hp) Honda outboards for speeds exceeding 40 knots with a minimum range of 150 nautical miles. RB-S meets all Port Security Grant requirements and is ideally-suited for port and waterway enforcement, search and rescue operations, drug and coastal interdiction, environmental and other law enforcement missions.
     
Following their success with a contract from the US Coast Guards for 470 Response Boat – Small (RB-S) vessels, Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is now showcasing this model as well as their full range of patrol boats to Qatari and Gulf countries Coast Guards.
U.S Coast Guards Response Boat – Small (RB-S)
(Picture: Metal Shark Boats)

     
The boat is road transportable for service between missions, and may also be transported via C130 aboard a specialized trailer. RBS also includes a full complement of communications and navigation gear, as well as shock-mitigating seats for enhanced crew comfort. The crew is further protected from foes - and the elements - by a fully-enclosed cabin enhanced with ballistic materials. The vessel’s side and rear windows drop down to improve crew communication and ventilation.
     
Following their success with a contract from the US Coast Guards for 470 Response Boat – Small (RB-S) vessels, Metal Shark Aluminum Boats is now showcasing this model as well as their full range of patrol boats to Qatari and Gulf countries Coast Guards.
Metal Shark Aluminum Boats team at DIMDEX 2012
     

RB-S is also weapons-ready, with multiple weapons racks and an integrated weapons-ready mounting system at the bow. The forward-mounted gunner’s platform provides 180-degree firing capability while a pass-through hatch leads to the cabin for easy access in any conditions.

Visit Metal Shark during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-207, USA Pavilion.