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Above: Super Dvora Mk III fast patrol boat.
Two designs are
offered by Israel Shipyards and IAI/Ramta. Both are under
production for the Israel Navy, as part of the coast guard
modernization program. Super Dvora Mk III, developed by Israel
Aircraft Industries' RAMTA division is a stretched version of the
Super Dvora Mk II design. The 26 m' boat has a displacement of 70
tons and is capable of operations at extended range and durations
(96 hours), 700 – 1,000 nm range depending on mission profile. The
boat is offered with two diesel engine types – developing 1,120 kW
or 1,680 kW, each powering the articulating ASD system. Super
Dvora can develop top speed in excess of 43 knots at full
displacement. At a normal load, the boat has a draft of 0.9 m, and
displacement of 53 tons. RAMTA is currently working a number of
new configurations for the Super Dvora platform, among them a
"Littoral Warrior" strike version, equipped with a variety of
advanced precision weapons systems. Shaldag Mk-II class Fast
Patrol Boat is the latest version of the Shaldag, designed by
Israel Shipyards, which is already in service in Sri-Lanka. The
boat is constructed of marine aluminum structure, 24.80 m. In the
Israel Navy configuration, the living quarters were moved below
deck, and locating the open bridge aft to the command center. This
configuration reduces the silhouette of the vessel, thus improving
its survivability in close encounters. Designed for very high
accelerations, the boat can reach its top speed of 45–50 knots in
one minute. Maneuverability is also impressive, performing full
360 degree turn at maximum speed, it in a 100 yard diameter. The
boat is designed for low draft, for operation in coastal area,
estuaries and rivers, where shallow water, natural and man made
obstacles such as fishing nets, floating ropes and vegetation
restrict operations of patrol boats propelled with articulated
drives. The Shaldag Mk II is powered by two Deutz/MWM TBO 604 BV16
diesels or MTU 12V 396 TE diesels powering Ka Me Wa water-jets.
It's main armament is the Typhoon stabilized gun station, mounting
a 30 mm gun, controlled from the wheelhouse. An additional 20 mm
gun is located at the aft, and two additional 0.5mm machine guns
are mounted on pedestals.
September 2006:
The Israeli Navy (IN) ordered seven new
Fast Patrol Boats from IAI/Ramta and Israel Shipyards, to replace
its obsolete Dvora and Dabur FPBs. The new order includes
Super Dvora Mk III
and Shaldag II FPBs,
types which are scheduled to become operational within the next
two years. Both types are operational with the IN
since 2003.
Below: Shaldag Mk II Fast Patrol Boat
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