Ukrainian Navy receives advanced Combat Boat 90 from Sweden and Norway
Photo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine received modern Combat Boat 90 boats from Sweden and Norway (t.me/ukrainian_navy)
The Ukrainian military has received modern Combat Boat 90 boats from Sweden and Norway, and a division has already been formed based on this equipment, according to the Ukrainian Navy.
"Recently, the Ukrainian Navy received Combat Boat 90s from Sweden and Norway. Such boats are already in service with our fleet, and now there are even more of them – a full division has been formed based on this equipment," the Ukrainian Navy says.
Source: Ukrainian Navy
Combat Boat 90s are among the best in the world and are used in many countries, including NATO member states. They are fast, maneuverable, and reliable. The boats are designed to perform a variety of tasks, from landing personnel and defending the coast to patrolling and protecting civilian shipping.
The boats are equipped in accordance with the requirements of modern warfare at sea, and the crews have undergone comprehensive training to effectively use all the capabilities of the equipment.
Source: Ukrainian Navy
Combat Boat 90
The Combat Boat 90 is a military high-speed and maneuverable armored landing craft developed by the Swedish company Dockstavarvet, part of Saab. The cost of one boat is $2.62 million.
Its low weight, shallow draft, and two water jets allow it to reach speeds of up to 40 knots (74 km/h) in shallow coastal waters. The boat can carry 21 fully equipped soldiers and up to 4.5 tons of cargo.
The debris-protected wheelhouse has space for two operators and an additional folding swivel seat between them.
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