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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Philippine government to provide a number of Super Dvora Mk III-type fast attack craft (FAC) for the country’s navy and coastguard services, an exclusive report of IHS Jane’s.
According to specifications provided by IAI, the Super Dvora Mk IIIi has top speeds in excess of 40 kt, and a standard range of 300 n miles at 30 kt. The 20 m platform can operate up to Sea State 3, with survivability at up to Sea State 5. Customers can also opt between articulating surface drive (ASD) or waterjet for the vessel’s propulsion systems.
Platform weapons include 23 mm, 25 mm, or 30 mm stabilised naval gun systems at the primary position, and a manned cannon of up to 20 mm at the stern position.
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