IAI’s Ramta Division Bags Three Patrol Boats

IAI's Ramta Division Bags Three Patrol Boats

Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Ramta division has won a contract to supply three Super Dvora Mk 3 fast patrol boats to the Israel Navy.

The Super Dvora Mk 3, an advanced development of the Ramta Division, is used for patrol, and other operations, protection of Israel’s coasts and strategic assets at sea and along all of its coasts, prevention of terrorist activities and infiltration, as well as preventing smuggling and all illegal activity in Israel’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and more.

The boats, to be provided to the Israel Navy represent the fourth generation of boats of this type, and were developed in close cooperation between IAI and the Israel Navy using lessons learned operationally. The boats include an advanced propulsion system to allow sharp and quick maneuvering as well as unique speed tailored to various modern threats and are equipped with a variety of combat, detection, defense and attack capabilities. The Super Dvoras incorporate these features in their relatively small dimensions, while maintaining operational flexibility, the crew’s safety and survivability of the vessel.

Super Dvora Mk 3 – Technical Information

• Length -27.4 m (90 ft)

• Beam – 5.7 m (18.6 ft)

• Speed – 45 knots (83 km/h)

• Draught – 1.3 m (4.3 ft)

• Displacement – 70 ton

• Armament – Flexible (according to mission)

• Crew -12 people

• Cruising range -1000 nautical miles at cruising speed

 

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Press Release, October 3, 2013