INS Dabur (PC 860)

Dabar-class Coastal Patrol Craft

Israel | 1970

"The Dabur series of patrol crafts were replaced by the Dvora-class vessels in Israeli Navy service."

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The INS Dabur (PC 860) was the lead ship in her class. Classified as a patrol craft, the system saw the first dozen vessels constructed in the United States with the rest taken over by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in Israel. The ship and her sisters saw extensive use in the Israeli Navy for over 30 years with action in the 1973 Yom Kipper War. As offensive platforms, the Dabur proved her worth in high speed attacks on Egyptian naval forces of similar or lesser size operating in the Mediterranean.

The design of the Dabur-class went on to influence a generation of Israeli-designed boats to come. She featured a superstructure set about midship and was crewed by nine personnel. Her armament included twin 20mm Oerlikon cannons (one mounted forward and one mounted aft), 2 x 12.7mm (.50 caliber) heavy machine guns, 2 x 324mm torpedo tubes for the Honeywell-brand Mk 46 torpedo and depth charges. In any case, the vessel was primed to attack most vessels through her varied armament types. Power was derived from twin General Motors diesel engines powering 2 x propeller shafts.

The Dabur could reach a top speed of 29 knots in ideal conditions. The system also served (and may continue to do so) in other navies of the world including Argentina, Nicaragua and Chile. Armament may differ between the types based on need. The Dabur-class as a whole was relieved of operational duty in the Israeli Navy by the Dvora-class ships.

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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 INS Dabur (PC 860).

2 x General Motors diesel engines driving 2 x shafts.
Propulsion

29.0 kts
33.4 mph
Surface Speed

391 nm
450 miles | 724 km
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of INS Dabur (PC 860).

9
Personnel
Complement

64.9 ft
19.78 meters
O/A Length

18.0 ft
5.49 meters
Beam

5.8 ft
1.77 meters
Draught

39
tons
Displacement

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of INS Dabur (PC 860).

2 x 20mm Oerlikon cannons
2 x 12.7mm machine guns
2 x 324mm torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
Depth Charges

OPTIONAL:
2 x 25mm cannons (replacing 20mm types)
Crew-served rocket launchers
Additional 12.7mm OR 7.62mm machine guns

Ships-in-Class (60)
Notable series variants as part of the INS Dabur (PC 860) family line as relating to the Dabur-class group.

Not Available

Operators
Global operator(s) of the INS Dabur (PC 860). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

[ Israel, Chile, Argentina, Fiji and Nicaragua. ]

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to seaborne requirements.

CLOSE-TO-SHORE

OFFSHORE OPERATION

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

Military lapel ribbon for the Cold War period

Going Further...
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