Acquisition Directorate (CG-9)

Offshore Patrol Cutter

Characteristics:

Notional
Number Planned: 25
Length: 357ft.
Propulsion: Diesel engines
Max Sustained Speed: 25kts
Endurance: 45d
Range: 7,500nm
Crew: 16/75
Armament: 57mm medium caliber gun; M2 .50 cal. heavy machine gun
Stern Launch: one Short Range Prosecutor and one Long Range Interceptor
Aviation Facilities: One MH-65C and two vertical launch unmanned aerial vehicles, or other combinations

Offshore Patrol Cutter

The OPC will complement the Coast Guard’s legacy fleet and next-generation cutters to extend operational capabilities across the mission spectrum.

Features

Last Modified 10/19/2008