PCF (Patrol Craft, Fast) (Swift Boat) Patrol Craft, Fast (1965)
Over 100 Swift Boat PCF types served in the Vietnam conflict, conducting operations in riverine warfare.
The Swift Boat featured a distinct design profile with a noticeable mast atop the cabin. The driving compartment was held well-forward with three rectangular windows at front. An upper gun tub mounted a dual 12.7mm (.50 caliber) gun system in an open arrangement. Additional armament consisted of a single 12.7mm machine gun mated to an 81mm mortar launcher in an over-under set up. Beyond that, the occasional 7.62mm machine gun could be mounted forward and any personal crew weapons could be utilized.
The Swift Boat appeared in three marks (I, II and III) differing only slightly. The Mark II moved the deck house more amidships and featured redesigned port hole windows for the cabin. The Mark III were based on the Mark II but were larger in size. Swift Boats performed admirably well in Vietnam riverine operations but were susceptible to enemy rocket attacks and water mines. The crew complement was normally six sailors. Power was derived from 2 x Detroit Diesel engines developing roughly 480 horsepower each and held the PCF's reach some 21 knots in ideal conditions. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
PCF (Patrol Craft, Fast) (Swift Boat)
Patrol Craft, Fast
Country of Origin: United States
Initial Year of Service: 1965
Operators: the United States of America
Crew: 6
Length: 50ft (15.24m)
Beam: 13ft (3.96m)
Draught: 5ft (1.52m)
Displacement: 0tons
Machinery: 2 x Detroit Diesel engines developing 480hp each.
Surface Speed: 21kts (24mph)
Range: 366miles (589km)
Armament:
2 x 12.7mm machine guns (upper cabin turret)
1 x 12.7mm machine gun and 1 x 81mm mortar mounting (rear deck)
OPTIONAL:
1 x 7.62mm M60 general purpose machine gun (forward mounting)
Ship Class: Patrol Craft, Fast / Swift Boat
Number-in-Class: 193
Ships-in-Class: Mark I; Mark II; Mark III
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