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High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV 72)

72 m shallow-draft, medium-lift-aviation catamaran for patrol, special operations, military, humanitarian or search and rescue missions; delivered to the Royal Navy of Oman.

Description

The High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV) 72 is a multi-mission patrol or special operations vessel based on Austal's catamaran platform. HSSVs have been delivered to the Royal Navy of Oman.

Key features

  • 72 m length, shallow draft, medium-lift-aviation capability
  • High-speed performance and manoeuvrability
  • Helicopter platform, multi-deck hoist, stern ramp and crane
  • Concept designs developed for larger 92 m and 113 m variants with capacity for more crew and equipment

Applications

  • Patrol and special operations
  • Military, humanitarian and search and rescue missions

Specifications

Length72 m
Hull formCatamaran
AviationHelicopter platform
Larger concepts92 m and 113 m

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