Cutter Boats Features
The National Security Cutter (NSC) will carry three boats; one LRI-II and two CB-OTH-IVs.
Long Range Interceptor II
Characteristics:
Notional
Number
planned: 8
Mission driver: expanded migrant interdiction / advanced interdiction
Speed: 33+ knots
Range: 240 nautical miles at most economical planning speed with 10 percent fuel reserve
Seakeeping: operate in sea state 5; survive through sea state 6
C4ISR: Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) and standard communications package
Hull: aluminum
Propulsion: twin in-board diesel; water jet propulsion
Armament: mounts for one M240 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns
Life expectancy: 10 years
LRI-I prototype off the coast of California.
The LRI-II is considered an additional on-scene platform to expand the host cutter's breadth along with delivering rescue and assistance.
Cutter Boat Over the Horizon IV
Characteristics:
Notional
Number
planned: Up to 101
Mission driver: counter-drug operations
Length: 26 ft
Speed: 40 knots
Range: 200 nautical miles at most economical planning speed with 10 percent fuel reserve
Seakeeping: operate in mid sea state 5 (9 ft); survive through sea state 5 (11 ft)
C4ISR: Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) and standard communications package
Hull: aluminum
Propulsion: inboard diesel, water jet propulsion
Armament: mount for one M240 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
Life expectancy: seven years
OTH-III departing the inlet
The CB-OTH-IV is considered the quick response boat for the host cutter.
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