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| New MPACs (In Public Domain, www.navy.mil.ph) |
The Philippine Navy last August 6, has received two new multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC) of Filipino designed and made.
Another MPAC, with modifications of this type was received during the 114th anniversary celebration of the PN last May in which up to a total of 42 units are expected to enter service in the near future.
Taiwanese Built MPACs
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| Swedish Combat Boat 90 (CB 90) in the port of Gothenburg (under creative commons) |
The Philippine Navy in May 2009 received the first batch of three Taiwanese-built (MPAC) similar to the Swedish Combat Boat 90 during the 111th Anniversary of the Philippine Navy in May 2009.
The 1st three MPACs are around 15 meters long and are equipped with a
water jet system. It has a maximum speed of 40 knots (74 km/h) and could
reach around 300 nautical miles (560 km) while traveling on a transit
speed of 30 knots (56 km/h). It is made of welded aluminum and can carry
16 fully equipped soldiers and 4 crew members or a payload of 2 tons.
The ships are armed with one 50-caliber machine gun and two 7.62mm
machine guns.
Sources:
Yahoo News
wikipedia - Philippine Navy
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