Riverine Command Boat (RCB)

Shallow-Draught Fast Assault Craft

United States | 2007

"Based on the Swedish CB90 series fast assault boats, the Riverine Command Boat is a group of six serving the United States Navy."

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for Riverine Command Boat (RCB).

2 x Scania DSI14 V8 diesel engines developing 625 horsepower to 2 x shafts; 2 x Kamewa FF waterjets.
Propulsion

40.0 kts
46.0 mph
Surface Speed

261 nm
300 miles | 483 km
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of Riverine Command Boat (RCB).

24
Personnel
Complement

53.0 ft
16.15 meters
O/A Length

12.0 ft
3.66 meters
Beam

3.0 ft
0.00 meters
Draught

22
tons
Displacement

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of Riverine Command Boat (RCB).

4 x pintle mounts for mixed armament to include:

12.7mm Browning M2 Heavy Machine Guns (HMGs)
7.62mm M240B Medium Machine Guns (MMGs)
40mm Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGLs)
7.62mm GAU-17 miniguns
12.7mm GAU-19 miniguns

Also supporting the Rafael Remote Weapons Station (RWS) mounting a 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

Ships-in-Class (6)
Notable series variants as part of the Riverine Command Boat (RCB) family line as relating to the CB90-class group.

Not Applicable.

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The Riverine Combat Boat was introduced in 2007 and based a successful Swedish design. The boats are made locally for the United States Navy (USN) under license through SAFE Boats of Bremerton, Washington and form a fast-attack, fast-response arm for the service. The RCB is assigned to three Riverine Squadrons as part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and have seen extensive service in Persian Gulf waters to date (2016). There are six RCBs in service with the USN as part of the CB90-class.

The vessels exhibit sharp-angled lines and strong contours with draughts shallow enough to allow for operation very near the shoreline - an area where larger boats and warships cannot go. This makes the design useful in interception of enemy elements, fast assault of valued targets near the shoreline and supporting special forces missions by providing insertion/extraction services. Armor protection is rated up to 7.62mm weapons. Aboard, the crew can make use of several modern systems including thermal imaging, laser range-finding and stabilization.

The operating crew numbers five with space for an additional nineteen personnel. Dimensions include a length of 53, a beam of 12 feet and a draught of 3 feet - the latter quality utterly important for close-to-shore operations. Displacement is 22 tons. Power is from Swedish-originated Scania DSI14 V8 diesel engines developing 625 horsepower each and driving power to 2 x Kamewa FF waterjets. This arrangement propels the boat to speeds of over 40 knots and ranges out to 300 miles.

Despite their size, RCBs are well-armed across four positions located about the craft. Armament can be variable and a mix of 12.7mm Browning M2HB heavy machine guns, 7.62mm M240B medium machine guns, 40mm Mk 19 automatic grenade launchers and 7.62mm GAU-17 / 12.7mm GAU-19 miniguns. The boats are also set up to support the Israeli "Rafael" Mk 49 Remote Weapons Station (RWS) fitting a 0.50 caliber machine gun allowing operators to fire on the enemy from cover.

The RCB boats have seen regular confrontations with Iranian Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf theater.

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Operators
Global operator(s) of the Riverine Command Boat (RCB). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

[ United States ]

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