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The Navy will receive Mark VI boats
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The manufacturing country also undertook the training of Ukrainian military sailors who will be allowed to operate the boats.
In 2022, the Ukrainian fleet will be replenished with the first samples of American-made Mark VI combat boats. Deliveries of more than ten units are expected. About this on Wednesday, February 9, reported press service of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As indicated, the main task of the boats of this series is patrolling the water area. However, they can also carry out reconnaissance, fight against underwater sabotage groups, ensure the safety of navigation in the Azov-Black Sea region, overlap sea areas for the purpose of missile tests, and more.
Among the main characteristics of Mark VI are mentioned:
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the ability to reach speeds of more than 40 knots;
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the ability to deliver 10-12 commandos on board the intruder vessel at high speed;
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equipped with modern missile weapons, including a 30-millimeter automatic cannon, which, according to its characteristics, is capable of causing significant damage to small and large vessels.
As noted in the Navy, the United States has taken over the training of Ukrainian military sailors who will be allowed to operate boats.
Recall that at the end of November last year, Ukraine was delivered from the United States two Island-type patrol boats, received the names Fastov and Bags.
As reported, in the spring of 2022, Ukraine will also the first FPB98MKI boat will arrive, built in France for the Ukrainian fleet.
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